Virhe - Wada, Palghar

Virhe is a village situated in the Wada tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from Vada and around 102 km from Thane. Ujjaini serves as the Village Panchayat for Virhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virhe is 552115. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 421303 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Virhe

According to the 2011 Census, Virhe village had a total population of 413 people, including 195 males and 218 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.18%, with male literacy at 67.30% and female literacy at 52.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Nearby Villages of Virhe

Virhe 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 Virhe

Virhe is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Oombermali, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Virhe is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Virhe is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virhe

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

Health Facilities in Virhe

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

FAQs about Virhe