Vetalwadi
Vetalwadi is a village located in Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Khed (tehsildar office) and 128km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Chinchaghar is the gram panchayat of Vetalwadi village.
Vetalwadi has its own place in the vibrant Ratnagiri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Vetalwadi
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vetalwadi is 564996. The village spans a total geographical area of 88.35 hectares. Khed is nearest town to Vetalwadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
When it comes to local governance, Vetalwadi 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 Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Vetalwadi
Population of Vetalwadi
Below is a concise population overview of Vetalwadi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 722 | 371 | 351 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 78 | 53 | 25 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 32 | 19 | 13 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 50 | 24 | 26 |
Literate Population | 493 | 258 | 235 |
Illiterate Population | 229 | 113 | 116 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Vetalwadi village:
- The total population of Vetalwadi village is around 722, including approximately 371 males and 351 females, with a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 78 children aged 0–6 years in Vetalwadi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Vetalwadi village has 32 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 50 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Vetalwadi village is about 68.28%, with male literacy at 69.54% and female literacy at 66.95%.
- There are around 166 households in Vetalwadi village.
Connectivity of Vetalwadi
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vetalwadi. As per the 2011 stats, Vetalwadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Vetalwadi
Knowing the nearby villages of Vetalwadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vetalwadi.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vetalwadi
- Where is Vetalwadi located?
- Vetalwadi village is situated in Khed Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vetalwadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Vetalwadi is Chinchaghar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Vetalwadi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vetalwadi is 722, with 371 males and 351 females.
- How many households are there in Vetalwadi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Vetalwadi village has a total of 166 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Vetalwadi as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vetalwadi is 68.28%. The male literacy rate is 69.54%, while the female literacy rate is 66.95%.