Vajirkhede - Malegaon, Nashik

Vajirkhede is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vajirkhede village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vajirkhede is 550192. The village covers a total geographical area of 918.09 hectares and falls under the 423105 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Vajirkhede

According to the 2011 Census, Vajirkhede village had a total population of 3,441 people, including 1,777 males and 1,664 females, living in 705 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.32%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 76.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 614.

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

Nearby Villages of Vajirkhede

Vajirkhede 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 Vajirkhede

Vajirkhede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hisvahal, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Vajirkhede is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vajirkhede is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vajirkhede

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

Health Facilities in Vajirkhede

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

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