Vavoshi - Khalapur, Raigad

Vavoshi is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Khalapur and around 53 km from Alibag. Vavoshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vavoshi is 553785. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Vavoshi 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 Vavoshi

According to the 2011 Census, Vavoshi village had a total population of 1,436 people, including 749 males and 687 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 77.97% and female literacy at 70.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 534.

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

Nearby Villages of Vavoshi

Vavoshi 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 Vavoshi

Vavoshi 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 Apta, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Vavoshi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vavoshi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vavoshi

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

Health Facilities in Vavoshi

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

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