Vasunde - Sudhagad, Raigad

Vasunde is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Pali and around 79 km from Alibag. Mangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vasunde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vasunde is 554459. The village covers a total geographical area of 616 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Vasunde

As per Census 2011, Vasunde village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 220 males and 186 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 239 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population406220186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402218
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769779
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492524
Literate Population23914990
Illiterate Population1677196

Nearby Villages of Vasunde

Vasunde 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PawasalawadiNorth-West2.27 km
KalambSouth3.10 km
BhelivNorth-East3.67 km
KarchundeNorth-West4.07 km
HarneriWest4.18 km
GhotawadeNorth-West4.85 km
Peth ShahapurSouth-East4.93 km
MulashiSouth-West5.07 km
FalyanNorth5.39 km
HedvaliWest5.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vasunde

Public transport in the Vasunde is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khandala, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Vasunde is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vasunde is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vasunde

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Vasunde

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Vasunde

Where is Vasunde located?

Vasunde village is located in Sudhagad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vasunde?

The Gram Panchayat of Vasunde is Mangaon.

What is the pincode of Vasunde?

The pincode of Vasunde is 410205.

What is the population of Vasunde?

Vasunde has a total population of 406, including 220 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Vasunde?

There are 83 households in Vasunde.

What is the literacy rate in Vasunde?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vasunde is 58.87%. Male literacy is 67.73% and female literacy is 48.39%.