Vatakapada - Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

Vatakapada is a village situated in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Trimbak and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Murambi serves as the Village Panchayat for Vatakapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatakapada is 550874. The village covers a total geographical area of 899.12 hectares and falls under the 422212 pincode. Trimbak is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Vatakapada

According to the 2011 Census, Vatakapada village had a total population of 1,262 people, including 586 males and 676 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,154 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.09%, with male literacy at 53.93% and female literacy at 43.13%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,251.

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

Nearby Villages of Vatakapada

Vatakapada 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 Vatakapada

Vatakapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.2, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trimbak to Vatakapada is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vatakapada is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vatakapada

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

Health Facilities in Vatakapada

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

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