Vanpat - Malegaon, Nashik

Vanpat is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vanpat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanpat is 550181. The village covers a total geographical area of 1386.82 hectares and falls under the 423205 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Vanpat 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 Vanpat

According to the 2011 Census, Vanpat village had a total population of 1,762 people, including 952 males and 810 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 79.18% and female literacy at 67.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Vanpat

Vanpat 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 Vanpat

Vanpat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohadi Pragane Laling, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Vanpat is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vanpat is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vanpat

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

Health Facilities in Vanpat

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

FAQs about Vanpat