Vad - Chandvad, Nashik

Vad is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Wad serves as the Village Panchayat for Vad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vad is 550466. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.25 hectares and falls under the 423101 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Vad

According to the 2011 Census, Vad village had a total population of 986 people, including 520 males and 466 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 69.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Vad

Vad 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 Vad

Vad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manmad Jn, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Vad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vad is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vad

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

Health Facilities in Vad

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

FAQs about Vad