Vasheni - Uran, Raigad

Vasheni is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Uran and around 65 km from Alibag. Vasheni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vasheni is 553344. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Vasheni 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 Vasheni

As per Census 2011, Vasheni village has a total population of 2,965 people, consisting of 1,502 males and 1,463 females. The village has 707 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,104 literate and 861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vasheni

Vasheni 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 Vasheni

Vasheni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Vasheni is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vasheni is about 65 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 Vasheni

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

Health Facilities in Vasheni

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

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