Vehele

Vehele is a village located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 108km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Vehale is the gram panchayat of Vehele village.

Here you can discover what makes Vehele unique in its vibrant Chiplun-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Vehele’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 Vehele

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vehele is 565260. The village spans a total geographical area of 773 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415604. Chiplun is nearest town to Vehele village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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

Google Map of Vehele

Population of Vehele

According to the 2011 Census, Vehele has a total population of about 2,024, with approximately 985 males and 1,039 females. The sex ratio is around 1054 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 185 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 182 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.00%, with male literacy at about 82.44% and female literacy near 67.95%. There are around 463 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vehele's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vehele

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

Nearby Villages of Vehele

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Vehele