Wada
Wada is a revenue village in Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 1,728 in 408 households (Census 2011).
1,728 souls. 408 homes.
Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
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Wada today
- Ground Nut Seed₹12,250Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) · 26 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹4,000APMC Kolhapur · 25 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹600APMC Kolhapur · 25 Oct 2026
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Wada is a village in Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. At the 2011 Census it had 1,728 people in 408 households, with a literacy rate of 92.0%. It is administered by the Wada gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 416805.
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Gram panchayat
Wada is in the Wada (वाडा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Wada
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Wada compares
By population, Wada ranks #21 of 98 inhabited villages in Devgad taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Wada had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 4 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Wada at a glance
Wada is a village of 1,728 people in 408 households (Census 2011) in Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, the 21st of 98 inhabited villages in Devgad taluka by population. Literacy is 92.0%, 5.6 points above the taluka figure of 86.4%, and the sex ratio is 1,052 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 416805; the LGD village code is 566255.
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Key facts — Wada
Villages sharing pincode 416805
Other villages in Devgad taluka
View all 98 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,728Census 2011
- Male / female
- 842 / 886
- Households
- 408
- People per home
- 4.2
- Literacy rate
- 92.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Wada on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Wada. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Wada · 16.3599° N, 73.4210° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 8 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- Notification under Section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, for Mauja Borgaon Khu, Taluka Bhandara.
District Administration, Bhandara · 19 Oct 2026
- Notification under Section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, for Mauja Pachkhedi, Taluka Bhandara.
District Administration, Bhandara · 19 Oct 2026
- Notification Under Section- 11(1) of the Compensation as per provision of Right to Fair Compensation and TransParency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act.2013 land Acquisition Case no. 15/ LQN/2026-2027 Mouza. Basora Ta. Bhandara
District Administration, Bhandara · 19 Oct 2026
- Notification Under Section- 11(1) of the Compensation as per provision of Right to Fair Compensation and TransParency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act.2013 land Acquisition Case no. 13/ LQN/2026-2027 Mouza. Paraswada Ta. Tumsar
District Administration, Bhandara · 19 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Wada
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Essential services & places near Wada
Wada isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Devgad taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices532 in Sindhudurg district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND FLOOR PARKAR TOWER HOTEL DIMOND S NO 498 2D 17 POST TALUKA DEVGAD DIST SINDHUDURG 416612
Bank · No map location — listed by district
802 NEAR CIVIL COURT AT POST AND TAL DEVGAD DIST SINDHUDURG 416613
Bank · No map location — listed by district
PATANKAR COMPLEX,COLLEGE NAKA,MAIN ROAD,DEVGAD,TAL -DEVGAD
Bank · No map location — listed by district
2268, PATANKAR COMPLEX, COLLAGE ROAD CORNER, TAL. DEVGAD, DIST. SINDHUDURG 416 613.
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT AND POST AND TAL DEVGAD
Bank · No map location — listed by district
DIST SINDHUDURG, MAHARASHTRA 416613
Hospitals & clinics143 in Sindhudurg district
Dental clinic
Near Gogate High School, Jamsande
Hospital
Tilak Nagar, Jamsande Tal Devgad
Hospital
Nene Nagar Road, Devgad
Hospital
Jamsande,Tal. Devgad
Hospital
Devgad
Schools & anganwadis11 in Sindhudurg district
Colleges & universities13 in Sindhudurg district
- Zilla Parishad
Coaching / training institute
Police & fire stations2 in Sindhudurg district
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Sindhudurg district
Government offices5 in Sindhudurg district
Temples35 in Sindhudurg district
Temple
Devgad
- Ganpati Temple
Temple
- Kunkeswhwar Temple
Temple
Churches1 in Sindhudurg district
Other places of worship4 in Sindhudurg district
Transport43 in Sindhudurg district
- Devgad ST Stand
Bus station
- Vijaydurg Jetty
Ferry / boat jetty
Agriculture services3 in Sindhudurg district
Community places10 in Sindhudurg district
- Devgad wind mill garden
Park
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People often ask about Wada
Where is Wada located?
Wada is a village in Devgad taluka of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Wada in?
Wada is in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Wada belong to?
Wada comes under the Wada gram panchayat.
How is Wada written in the local script?
Wada is written वाडा.
What is the pincode of Wada?
The pincode of Wada, Devgad, Sindhudurg is 416805.
What is the population of Wada?
As per the 2011 Census, Wada had a population of 1,728 (842 males and 886 females).
How many households are there in Wada?
Wada had 408 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Wada?
The literacy rate of Wada was 92.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Wada?
Wada had 1,052 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Wada in?
Wada is in the Ratnagiri- Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Wada?
Narayan Tatu Rane (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Ratnagiri- Sindhudurg Lok Sabha seat, which includes Wada, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Wada in?
Wada is in the Kankavli assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Wada?
Nitesh Narayan Rane (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kankavli assembly seat, which includes Wada, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Wada?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Wada is 566255 and its Census 2011 village code is 566255.
Which villages are near Wada?
Villages near Wada include Jamsande (within ~15 km), Kunkeshwar (within ~15 km), Devgad (within ~15 km), Mithbaon (within ~15 km), Hindale (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Wada?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 142.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Sindhudurg district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kolhapur(Laxmipuri), APMC Kolhapur, Kolhapur district — about 82 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Nut Seed | Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) | 11,000 | 13,500 | 12,250 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | APMC Kolhapur | 2,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | APMC Kolhapur | 500 | 700 | 600 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower | APMC Kolhapur | 750 | 1,250 | 1,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Coriander(Leaves) | APMC Kolhapur | 6,000 | 9,000 | 7,500 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli | APMC Kolhapur | 3,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | APMC Kolhapur | 500 | 1,000 | 800 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Apple | APMC Kolhapur | 5,000 | 17,500 | 6,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Wada's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Wada →Compare Wada with… →All villages in Devgad →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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