Vele - Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

Vele is a village situated in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Trimbak and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vele village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vele is 550882. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.97 hectares and falls under the 422203 pincode. Trimbak is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Vele 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 Vele

As per Census 2011, Vele village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 335 males and 310 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 350 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 419 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population645335310
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065947
Scheduled Castes (SC)226110116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)419225194
Literate Population350201149
Illiterate Population295134161

Nearby Villages of Vele

Vele 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)
SapteSouth1.88 km
Shivaji NagarNorth2.35 km
Mahadeo NagarNorth-West2.48 km
SomnathnagarNorth-West2.51 km
Holdar NagarNorth-East2.72 km
KoneSouth-West3.10 km
DevargaonSouth-East3.19 km
RohileSouth3.61 km
SasuneNorth-West4.08 km
Jategaon KhWest4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vele

Vele is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nasik Road, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 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 Trimbak to Vele is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vele is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vele

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Vele

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

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

FAQs about Vele

Where is Vele located?

Vele village is located in Trimbakeshwar Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vele?

Vele is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vele?

The pincode of Vele is 422203.

What is the population of Vele?

Vele has a total population of 645, including 335 males and 310 females.

How many households are there in Vele?

There are 106 households in Vele.

What is the literacy rate in Vele?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vele is 54.26%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 48.06%.