Vadval Village - Khalapur, Raigad

Vadval is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Khalapur and around 55 km from Alibag. Vadval village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadval is 553793. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vadval 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 Vadval

As per Census 2011, Vadval village has a total population of 1,880 people, consisting of 955 males and 925 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,403 literate and 477 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vadval are given below:

Nearby Villages of Vadval

Vadval 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 Vadval

Vadval is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Monkey Hill, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Vadval is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vadval is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadval

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

Health Facilities in Vadval

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

FAQs about Vadval