Viklel - Sindkhede, Dhule

Viklel is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Mhalsar serves as the Village Panchayat for Viklel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Viklel is 526195. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.79 hectares and falls under the 425404 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Viklel

According to the 2011 Census, Viklel village had a total population of 471 people, including 240 males and 231 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 85.45% and female literacy at 65.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Viklel

Viklel 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 Viklel

Viklel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Viklel is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Viklel is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Viklel

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

Health Facilities in Viklel

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

FAQs about Viklel