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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Vatakapada village has a total population of 1,262 people, consisting of 586 males and 676 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 1,153 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,251 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Vatakapada