Vayal - Khalapur, Raigad

Vayal is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Khalapur and around 67 km from Alibag. Tembhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vayal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vayal is 553716. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.44 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Vayal 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 Vayal

As per Census 2011, Vayal village has a total population of 755 people, consisting of 296 males and 459 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,550 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vayal

Vayal 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 Vayal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Vayal. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Vayal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vayal is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vayal

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

Health Facilities in Vayal

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

FAQs about Vayal