Vavadi - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Vavadi is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Wavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vavadi is 525853. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.34 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Vavadi

As per Census 2011, Vavadi village has a total population of 847 people, consisting of 414 males and 433 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 515 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 831 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vavadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Vavadi

Vavadi 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 Vavadi

Vavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Vavadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Vavadi is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vavadi

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

Health Facilities in Vavadi

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

FAQs about Vavadi