Veshvi - Uran, Raigad

Veshvi is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Uran and around 60 km from Alibag. Veshvi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veshvi is 553312. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.43 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Veshvi 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 Veshvi

According to the 2011 Census, Veshvi village had a total population of 1,977 people, including 1,000 males and 977 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.30%, with male literacy at 90.18% and female literacy at 76.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Veshvi

Veshvi 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 Veshvi

Veshvi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somtane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Veshvi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Veshvi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veshvi

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

Health Facilities in Veshvi

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

FAQs about Veshvi