Vahal

Vahal is a village located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Vahal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Vahal unique in its vibrant Chiplun-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Vahal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Vahal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vahal is 565319. The village spans a total geographical area of 1077 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415641. Chiplun is nearest town to Vahal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vahal 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 Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Vahal

Population of Vahal

According to the 2011 Census, Vahal has a total population of about 2,547, with approximately 1,219 males and 1,328 females. The sex ratio is around 1089 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 247 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 47 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 9. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.14%, with male literacy at about 81.95% and female literacy near 65.06%. There are around 578 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vahal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vahal

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

Nearby Villages of Vahal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Vahal