Vitthalwadi - Niphad, Nashik

Vitthalwadi is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vinchur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vitthalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vitthalwadi is 551328. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 422305 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Vitthalwadi 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 Vitthalwadi

As per Census 2011, Vitthalwadi village has a total population of 772 people, consisting of 394 males and 378 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population772394378
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226260
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391722
Literate Population545305240
Illiterate Population22789138

Nearby Villages of Vitthalwadi

Vitthalwadi 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)
ThetaleNorth-West2.13 km
KotamgaonNorth2.78 km
Subhash NagarSouth2.84 km
Sonewadi Bk.South-West3.10 km
VinchurSouth-East3.13 km
Khangaon NajikNorth-West4.24 km
LasalgaonNorth-East4.40 km
UgaonWest4.49 km
RampurSouth-West4.82 km
Sonewadi Kh.West4.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vitthalwadi

Vitthalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Vitthalwadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vitthalwadi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vitthalwadi

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

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

Health Facilities in Vitthalwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Vitthalwadi

Where is Vitthalwadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vitthalwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Vitthalwadi is Vinchur.

What is the pincode of Vitthalwadi?

The pincode of Vitthalwadi is 422305.

What is the population of Vitthalwadi?

Vitthalwadi has a total population of 772, including 394 males and 378 females.

How many households are there in Vitthalwadi?

There are 141 households in Vitthalwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Vitthalwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vitthalwadi is 70.60%. Male literacy is 77.41% and female literacy is 63.49%.