Vanand - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Vanand is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 280 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gimhavane serves as the Village Panchayat for Vanand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanand is 564877. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.61 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Vanand

According to the 2011 Census, Vanand village had a total population of 812 people, including 384 males and 428 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.64%, with male literacy at 90.80% and female literacy at 68.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Vanand

Vanand 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 Vanand

Vanand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune 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 Dapoli Camp to Vanand is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vanand is about 280 km, with the usual travel time around ~8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vanand

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

Health Facilities in Vanand

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

FAQs about Vanand