Wargaon - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Wargaon is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Wargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wargaon is 566402. The village covers a total geographical area of 1334.23 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Wargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wargaon village had a total population of 1,631 people, including 745 males and 886 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 1,189 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.28%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Wargaon

Wargaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Wargaon

Wargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Wargaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Wargaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wargaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Wargaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Wargaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Wargaon village are given below:

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