Vihirgaon - Sakri, Dhule

Vihirgaon is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Vihirgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihirgaon is 526269. The village covers a total geographical area of 594 hectares and falls under the 424304 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Vihirgaon 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 Vihirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vihirgaon village had a total population of 759 people, including 379 males and 380 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.48%, with male literacy at 71.05% and female literacy at 41.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 759.

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

Nearby Villages of Vihirgaon

Vihirgaon 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 Vihirgaon

Vihirgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khandbaara, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Vihirgaon is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Vihirgaon is about 85 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 Vihirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Vihirgaon

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

FAQs about Vihirgaon