Vihighar - Panvel, Raigad

Vihighar is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Panvel and around 70 km from Alibag. Chipale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vihighar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihighar is 553407. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.01 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Vihighar 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 Vihighar

As per Census 2011, Vihighar village has a total population of 1,175 people, consisting of 596 males and 579 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 855 literate and 320 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vihighar

Vihighar 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 Vihighar

Vihighar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikhale, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Vihighar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vihighar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vihighar

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

Health Facilities in Vihighar

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

FAQs about Vihighar