Vakwad - Shirpur, Dhule

Vakwad is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Vakwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vakwad is 525955. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 425428 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Vakwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Vakwad

According to the 2011 Census, Vakwad village had a total population of 3,697 people, including 1,836 males and 1,861 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.05%, with male literacy at 63.22% and female literacy at 49.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,655.

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

Nearby Villages of Vakwad

Vakwad 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 Vakwad

Vakwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Vakwad is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Vakwad is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vakwad

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

Health Facilities in Vakwad

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

FAQs about Vakwad