Vihour - Murud, Raigad

Vihour is a village situated in the Murud tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Murud and around 53 km from Alibag. Vihoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vihour village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihour is 554254. The village covers a total geographical area of 634.63 hectares and falls under the 402401 pincode. Murud is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Vihour

As per Census 2011, Vihour village has a total population of 2,021 people, consisting of 912 males and 1,109 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 1,216 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,476 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vihour

Vihour 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 Vihour

Vihour is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murud to Vihour is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vihour 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 Vihour

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

Health Facilities in Vihour

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

FAQs about Vihour