Vaskhedi - Sakri, Dhule

Vaskhedi is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Vaskhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaskhedi is 526276. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028 hectares and falls under the 424305 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Vaskhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Vaskhedi village had a total population of 1,911 people, including 973 males and 938 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.82%, with male literacy at 78.00% and female literacy at 63.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaskhedi

Vaskhedi 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 Vaskhedi

Vaskhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Vaskhedi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Vaskhedi is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaskhedi

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

Health Facilities in Vaskhedi

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

FAQs about Vaskhedi