Vetkond - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Vetkond is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Terav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vetkond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vetkond is 565257. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 415605 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Vetkond 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 Vetkond

As per Census 2011, Vetkond village has a total population of 432 people, consisting of 215 males and 217 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 136 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vetkond are given below:

Nearby Villages of Vetkond

Vetkond 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 Vetkond

Vetkond 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 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Vetkond is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vetkond is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vetkond

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

Health Facilities in Vetkond

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

FAQs about Vetkond