Vavar - Jawhar, Palghar

Vavar is a village situated in the Jawhar tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from Jawhar and around 133 km from Thane. Vavar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vavar is 551847. The village covers a total geographical area of 1340 hectares and falls under the 401603 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Vavar

According to the 2011 Census, Vavar village had a total population of 2,675 people, including 1,412 males and 1,263 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.67%, with male literacy at 72.08% and female literacy at 56.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,647.

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

Nearby Villages of Vavar

Vavar 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 Vavar

Vavar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhilad, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Vavar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vavar is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vavar

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

Health Facilities in Vavar

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

FAQs about Vavar