Vindhane - Uran, Raigad

Vindhane is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Uran and around 60 km from Alibag. Windhane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vindhane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vindhane is 553324. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Vindhane 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 Vindhane

According to the 2011 Census, Vindhane village had a total population of 2,272 people, including 1,148 males and 1,124 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 71.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Vindhane

Vindhane 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 Vindhane

Vindhane 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 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Vindhane is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Vindhane 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 Vindhane

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

Health Facilities in Vindhane

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

FAQs about Vindhane