Vaghanakhi - Surgana, Nashik

Vaghanakhi is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Barhe serves as the Village Panchayat for Vaghanakhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaghanakhi is 549732. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.83 hectares and falls under the 422007 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Vaghanakhi

According to the 2011 Census, Vaghanakhi village had a total population of 626 people, including 319 males and 307 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.31%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 47.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 626.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaghanakhi

Vaghanakhi 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 Vaghanakhi

Vaghanakhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Vaghanakhi is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaghanakhi

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

Health Facilities in Vaghanakhi

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

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