Velas

Velas is a village located in Shrivardhan tehsil of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Shrivardhan (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Alibag. As per 2009 stats, Velas village is also a gram panchayat.

Velas 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 Velas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velas is 554808. The village spans a total geographical area of 245 hectares. Shrivardhan is nearest town to Velas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Velas

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 386 151 235
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 42 23 19
Scheduled Castes (SC) 10 3 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 294 119 175
Illiterate Population 92 32 60

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

  • The total population of Velas village is around 386, including approximately 151 males and 235 females, with a sex ratio of 1556 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 42 children aged 0–6 years in Velas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Velas village has 10 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Velas village is about 76.17%, with male literacy at 78.81% and female literacy at 74.47%.
  • There are around 125 households in Velas village.

Connectivity of Velas

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

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

Nearby Villages of Velas

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

Kudgaon Adgaon Kunbiwadi Harvil Kudki Velas Agar Vadavali Kharshet Bhave Shiste Diveagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Velas

Where is Velas located?
Velas village is situated in Shrivardhan Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velas?
Velas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Velas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Velas is 386, with 151 males and 235 females.
How many households are there in Velas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Velas village has a total of 125 households.
What is the literacy rate in Velas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Velas is 76.17%. The male literacy rate is 78.81%, while the female literacy rate is 74.47%.