Vehele - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Vehele 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 108 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Vehale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vehele village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vehele is 565260. The village covers a total geographical area of 773 hectares and falls under the 415604 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vehele village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vehele

According to the 2011 Census, Vehele village had a total population of 2,024 people, including 985 males and 1,039 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.54%, with male literacy at 91.54% and female literacy at 74.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Vehele

Vehele 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 Vehele

Vehele 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 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Vehele is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vehele is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vehele

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

Health Facilities in Vehele

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

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