Vavanje - Panvel, Raigad

Vavanje is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Panvel and around 72 km from Alibag. Vavanje village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vavanje is 553376. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.53 hectares and falls under the 410208 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Vavanje

According to the 2011 Census, Vavanje village had a total population of 4,017 people, including 2,126 males and 1,891 females, living in 835 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.28%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 69.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Vavanje

Vavanje 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 Vavanje

Public transport in the Vavanje is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Navade Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Vavanje is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vavanje is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vavanje

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

Health Facilities in Vavanje

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

FAQs about Vavanje