Vanasgaon - Niphad, Nashik

Vanasgaon is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vanasgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanasgaon is 551322. The village covers a total geographical area of 599 hectares and falls under the 422304 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Vanasgaon

As per Census 2011, Vanasgaon village has a total population of 3,218 people, consisting of 1,642 males and 1,576 females. The village has 599 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 385 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,422 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 785 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2181,6421,576
Child Population (0–6 yrs)385198187
Scheduled Castes (SC)313161152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)785399386
Literate Population2,4221,3291,093
Illiterate Population796313483

Nearby Villages of Vanasgaon

Vanasgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khangaon NajikEast1.94 km
UgaonSouth2.05 km
Bramhangaon VanasWest2.18 km
ThetaleSouth-East3.04 km
Khadak MalegaonNorth-East3.90 km
ShivadiSouth-West4.33 km
KhedeSouth-West4.39 km
KotamgaonEast4.74 km
Sonewadi Kh.South4.98 km
VitthalwadiSouth-East5.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vanasgaon

Vanasgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ugaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Vanasgaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vanasgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vanasgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vanasgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Vanasgaon

Where is Vanasgaon located?

Vanasgaon village is located in Niphad Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vanasgaon?

Vanasgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vanasgaon?

The pincode of Vanasgaon is 422304.

What is the population of Vanasgaon?

Vanasgaon has a total population of 3,218, including 1,642 males and 1,576 females.

How many households are there in Vanasgaon?

There are 599 households in Vanasgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Vanasgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vanasgaon is 75.26%. Male literacy is 80.94% and female literacy is 69.35%.