Veshvi - Alibag, Raigad

Veshvi is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Alibag and around 2 km from Alibag. Veshvi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veshvi is 554088. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.07 hectares and falls under the 402209 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Veshvi

According to the 2011 Census, Veshvi village had a total population of 2,376 people, including 1,200 males and 1,176 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.08%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 79.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Veshvi

Veshvi 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 Veshvi

Veshvi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Veshvi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veshvi

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

Health Facilities in Veshvi

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

FAQs about Veshvi