Vikharni - Yevla, Nashik

Vikharni is a village situated in the Yevla tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yevla and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vikharni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vikharni is 551416. The village covers a total geographical area of 723 hectares and falls under the 423401 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vikharni 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 Vikharni

According to the 2011 Census, Vikharni village had a total population of 2,192 people, including 1,091 males and 1,101 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.19%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 70.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Vikharni

Vikharni 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 Vikharni

Public transport in the Vikharni is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankai Kila, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Vikharni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vikharni is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vikharni

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

Health Facilities in Vikharni

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

FAQs about Vikharni