Wadachapat Village Overview
Wadachapat is a village in Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 20 km from Malwan tehsil headquarters and around 25 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Vadachapat is the Gram Panchayat for Wadachapat village.
The sections below provide essential information about Wadachapat village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadachapat is 566576. The village covers a geographical area of 704 hectares and has a pincode of 416608. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Wadachapat
Population & Demographics of Wadachapat
This section provides population and demographic details of Wadachapat village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 | 483 | 493 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 66 | 38 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 141 | 66 | 75 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 795 | 427 | 368 |
| Illiterate Population | 181 | 56 | 125 |
Key population details of Wadachapat village are given below:
- Wadachapat village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 976, including approximately 483 males and 493 females, with a sex ratio of 1020 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 141 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Wadachapat village is high, with a literacy rate of about 81.45%.
- There are around 255 households in Wadachapat village.
Transport & Connectivity of Wadachapat
Transport facilities help residents of Wadachapat village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Wadachapat
The following villages are located close to Wadachapat and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wadachapat
- Where is Wadachapat located?
- Wadachapat village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Wadachapat?
- The Gram Panchayat of Wadachapat is Vadachapat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Wadachapat?
- The pincode of Wadachapat is 416608.
- What is the population of Wadachapat?
- Wadachapat has a total population of 976, including 483 males and 493 females.
- How many households are there in Wadachapat?
- There are 255 households in Wadachapat.
- What is the literacy rate in Wadachapat?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadachapat is 81.45%. Male literacy is 88.41% and female literacy is 74.65%.