Vaijee - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Vaijee is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Vaiji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaijee village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaijee is 565274. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 415628 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vaijee village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vaijee

According to the 2011 Census, Vaijee village had a total population of 540 people, including 254 males and 286 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.29%, with male literacy at 93.97% and female literacy at 85.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaijee

Vaijee 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 Vaijee

Vaijee is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Vaijee is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vaijee is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaijee

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

Health Facilities in Vaijee

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

FAQs about Vaijee