Vavandal - Khalapur, Raigad

Vavandal is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Khalapur and around 63 km from Alibag. Vavandal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vavandal is 553729. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Vavandal 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 Vavandal

As per Census 2011, Vavandal village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 542 males and 565 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 700 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vavandal

Vavandal 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 Vavandal

Vavandal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Vavandal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vavandal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vavandal

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

Health Facilities in Vavandal

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

FAQs about Vavandal