Vitthalpur - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Vitthalpur is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Kannad and around 53 km from Aurangabad. Dongaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vitthalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vitthalpur is 548338. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.85 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Vitthalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kannad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vitthalpur

As per Census 2011, Vitthalpur village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 251 males and 247 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 320 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vitthalpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population498251247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864640
Scheduled Castes (SC)613031
Scheduled Tribes (ST)320153167
Literate Population285177108
Illiterate Population21374139

Nearby Villages of Vitthalpur

Vitthalpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DongaonEast1.30 km
MalpurNorth-East1.71 km
BahirgaonEast2.49 km
ShivraiSouth2.71 km
MakranpurNorth-West3.19 km
DabhadiNorth-East3.68 km
BanshendraSouth-West3.97 km
BhokangaonSouth-East4.01 km
Rail NavadiWest4.64 km
Jamdi Kh.East4.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vitthalpur

Vitthalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chalisgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Vitthalpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Vitthalpur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vitthalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Vitthalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Vitthalpur

Where is Vitthalpur located?

Vitthalpur village is located in Kannad Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vitthalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Vitthalpur is Dongaon.

What is the pincode of Vitthalpur?

The pincode of Vitthalpur is 431103.

What is the population of Vitthalpur?

Vitthalpur has a total population of 498, including 251 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Vitthalpur?

There are 108 households in Vitthalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Vitthalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vitthalpur is 57.23%. Male literacy is 70.52% and female literacy is 43.72%.