Vakadi

Vakadi is a village located in Panvel tehsil of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Panvel (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Alibag. As per 2009 stats, Vakadi village is also a gram panchayat.

Vakadi has its own place in the vibrant Raigarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Vakadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vakadi is 553402. The village spans a total geographical area of 253.78 hectares. Panvel is nearest town to Vakadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vakadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Panvel Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Maval Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Vakadi

Below is a concise population overview of Vakadi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,569 800 769
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 206 105 101
Scheduled Castes (SC) 69 37 32
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 450 217 233
Literate Population 980 551 429
Illiterate Population 589 249 340

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Vakadi village:

  • The total population of Vakadi village is around 1,569, including approximately 800 males and 769 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 206 children aged 0–6 years in Vakadi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Vakadi village has 69 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 450 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Vakadi village is about 62.46%, with male literacy at 68.88% and female literacy at 55.79%.
  • There are around 356 households in Vakadi village.

Connectivity of Vakadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vakadi. As per the 2011 stats, Vakadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Vakadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Vakadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vakadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vakadi

Where is Vakadi located?
Vakadi village is situated in Panvel Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vakadi?
Vakadi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Vakadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vakadi is 1,569, with 800 males and 769 females.
How many households are there in Vakadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Vakadi village has a total of 356 households.
What is the literacy rate in Vakadi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vakadi is 62.46%. The male literacy rate is 68.88%, while the female literacy rate is 55.79%.