Wayangani Village Overview
Wayangani is a village in Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 16 km from Malwan tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Wayangani village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Wayangani 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 Wayangani is 566514. The village covers a geographical area of 1088.08 hectares. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Wayangani
Population & Demographics of Wayangani
This section provides population and demographic details of Wayangani village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,653 | 838 | 815 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 36 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 193 | 96 | 97 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,338 | 717 | 621 |
| Illiterate Population | 315 | 121 | 194 |
Key population details of Wayangani village are given below:
- Wayangani village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,653, including approximately 838 males and 815 females, with a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 193 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Wayangani village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.94%.
- There are around 433 households in Wayangani village.
Transport & Connectivity of Wayangani
Transport facilities help residents of Wayangani 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 Wayangani
The following villages are located close to Wayangani 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 Wayangani
- Where is Wayangani located?
- Wayangani village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Wayangani?
- Wayangani is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Wayangani?
- Wayangani has a total population of 1,653, including 838 males and 815 females.
- How many households are there in Wayangani?
- There are 433 households in Wayangani.
- What is the literacy rate in Wayangani?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wayangani is 80.94%. Male literacy is 85.56% and female literacy is 76.20%.