Vitai - Sakri, Dhule

Vitai is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Vitai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vitai is 526455. The village covers a total geographical area of 1242.2 hectares and falls under the 424310 pincode. Dhule is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

Vitai 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 Vitai

According to the 2011 Census, Vitai village had a total population of 2,112 people, including 1,040 males and 1,072 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.06%, with male literacy at 81.98% and female literacy at 66.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1121,0401,072
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254130124
Scheduled Castes (SC)245134111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)525238287
Literate Population1,376746630
Illiterate Population736294442

Nearby Villages of Vitai

Vitai 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)
NilgavhanWest2.64 km
BehedNorth3.70 km
BodhariSouth4.14 km
KalgaonEast4.18 km
DarkhelNorth-West4.62 km
NadseNorth-West5.21 km
BilpuriSouth-West5.25 km
ChiraiSouth-East5.31 km
DhamnarNorth-East6.66 km
BahiraneSouth6.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vitai

Vitai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhule, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhule to Vitai is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vitai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vitai

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

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

FAQs about Vitai

Where is Vitai located?

Vitai village is located in Sakri Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Vitai?

Vitai is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vitai?

The pincode of Vitai is 424310.

What is the population of Vitai?

Vitai had a total population of 2,112, including 1,040 males and 1,072 females.

How many households are there in Vitai?

Vitai had 448 households.

What is the literacy rate in Vitai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vitai was 74.06%. Male literacy was 81.98% and female literacy was 66.46%.