Vat - Khalapur, Raigad

Vat is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Khalapur and around 57 km from Alibag. Chambharli serves as the Village Panchayat for Vat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vat is 553720. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.22 hectares and falls under the 410222 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Vat

According to the 2011 Census, Vat village had a total population of 469 people, including 244 males and 225 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.21%, with male literacy at 94.98% and female literacy at 77.03%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vat

Vat 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 Vat

Vat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Apta, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Vat is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vat is about 57 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 Vat

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

Health Facilities in Vat

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

FAQs about Vat