Vakas - Karjat, Raigad

Vakas is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Karjat and around 89 km from Alibag. Vakas village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vakas is 553549. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.62 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Vakas

According to the 2011 Census, Vakas village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 736 males and 672 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.63%, with male literacy at 82.79% and female literacy at 68.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Vakas

Vakas 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 Vakas

Public transport in the Vakas is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Neral, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Vakas is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vakas is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vakas

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

Health Facilities in Vakas

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

FAQs about Vakas