Vayala - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Vayala is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Muktainagar and around 80 km from Jalgaon. Vayala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vayala is 526990. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 425327 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Vayala

According to the 2011 Census, Vayala village had a total population of 599 people, including 314 males and 285 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.07%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 57.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Vayala

Vayala 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 Vayala

Vayala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malkapur, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Vayala is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Vayala is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vayala

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

Health Facilities in Vayala

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

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