Vaibhavvadi
Vaibhavvadi is a Town and Tehsil in Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Vaibhavvadi Block (CD) is 04276. The total area of Vaibhavvadi Tehsil is 433 km². Vaibhavvadi has a sex ratio of approximately 1132 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil
Vaibhavvadi Tehsil has a total of 59 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achirne | Achirne | Kolhapur (80 km) |
| 2 | Ainari | Ainari | Rajapur (55 km) |
| 3 | Akhavane | Akhavane Bhom | Rajapur (42 km) |
| 4 | Arule | Arule | Kolhapur (48 km) |
| 5 | Bandhawadi | Kokisare | Rajapur (50 km) |
| 6 | Bhattiwadi | Karul | Kankavli (48 km) |
| 7 | Bhom | Akhavane Bhom | Rajapur (40 km) |
| 8 | Bhui Bawada | Bhuibawada | Rajapur (50 km) |
| 9 | Bhusarwadi | Kolape | Rajapur (27 km) |
| 10 | Bhuyadewadi | Karul | Kankavli (48 km) |
| 11 | Digashi | Tithavali | Rajapur (30 km) |
| 12 | Gadmath | Gadmath | Kankavli (20 km) |
| 13 | Ghanegadwadi | Achirne | Kolhapur (96 km) |
| 14 | Het | Het | Rajapur (44 km) |
| 15 | Jambhavade | Jambhavade | Rajapur (40 km) |
| 16 | Jamdarwadi | Karul | Kankavli (48 km) |
| 17 | Karul | Karul | Kankavli (48 km) |
| 18 | Khambale | Khambale | Kolhapur (79 km) |
| 19 | Khambalwadi | Kokisare | Rajapur (50 km) |
| 20 | Kokisare | Kokisare | Rajapur (60 km) |
| 21 | Kolape | Kolape | Rajapur (30 km) |
| 22 | Kumbhari | Kusur | Rajapur (50 km) |
| 23 | Kumbharwadi | Umbarde | Rajapur (32 km) |
| 24 | Kumbhavade | Kumbhavade | Kolhapur (65 km) |
| 25 | Kurli | Kurli | Kolhapur (90 km) |
| 26 | Kusur | Kusur | Rajapur (35 km) |
| 27 | Lore | Lore | Kolhapur (81 km) |
| 28 | Madhaliwadi | Kusur | Rajapur (35 km) |
| 29 | Mandavkarwadi | Upale | Rajapur (45 km) |
| 30 | Mangavli | Mangavali | Rajapur (40 km) |
| 31 | Mehbubnagar | Umbarde | Rajapur (30 km) |
| 32 | Mohitewadi | Khambale | Kolhapur (80 km) |
| 33 | Mounde | Mounde | Rajapur (45 km) |
| 34 | Nadhavade | Nadhavade | Rajapur (40 km) |
| 35 | Nagapwadi | Akhavane Bhom | Rajapur (42 km) |
| 36 | Nanivade | Nanivade | Rajapur (47 km) |
| 37 | Napane | Napane | Rajapur (35 km) |
| 38 | Narkarwadi | Kokisare | Rajapur (35 km) |
| 39 | Navale | Navale | Kolhapur (85 km) |
| 40 | Nerle | Nerle | Rajapur (40 km) |
| 41 | Nim Arule | Nimarule | Kolhapur (77 km) |
| 42 | Palandewadi | Jambhavade | Rajapur (45 km) |
| 43 | Pimpalwadi | Kusur | Rajapur (8 km) |
| 44 | Ringewadi | Bhuibawada | Rajapur (51 km) |
| 45 | Sadure | Sadure Shirale | Kolhapur (46 km) |
| 46 | Sangulwadi | Sangulwadi | Kolhapur (72 km) |
| 47 | Sardarwadi | Nadhavade | Rajapur (8 km) |
| 48 | Shirale | Sadure Shirale | Kolhapur (96 km) |
| 49 | Sonali | Sonali | Rajapur (45 km) |
| 50 | Tembewadi | Khambale | Kolhapur (78 km) |
| 51 | Tiravade Tarf Kharepatan | Tiravade Tarf Kharepatan | Rajapur (35 km) |
| 52 | Tiravade Tarf Soundal | Tiravade Tarf Soundal | Rajapur (40 km) |
| 53 | Tithavli | Tithavali | Rajapur (25 km) |
| 54 | Umbarde | Umbarde | Rajapur (37 km) |
| 55 | Upale | Upale | Rajapur (45 km) |
| 56 | Vabhave | N/A | Kolhapur (75 km) |
| 57 | Vayamboshi | Yedagaon | Kolhapur (80 km) |
| 58 | Vengasar | Vengasar | Rajapur (42 km) |
| 59 | Yedgaon | Yedagaon | Kolhapur (72 km) |
Population of Vaibhavvadi Tehsil
The population profile of Vaibhavvadi Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Vaibhavvadi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,845 | 43,845 | N/A |
| Male Population | 20,563 | 20,563 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,282 | 23,282 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,870 | 3,870 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,963 | 1,963 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,907 | 1,907 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 29,966 | 29,966 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,808 | 15,808 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 14,158 | 14,158 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 13,879 | 13,879 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,755 | 4,755 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,124 | 9,124 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,545 | 11,545 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 43,845 people. Includes nearly 20,563 males and 23,282 females. Rural population is about 43,845 people.
- There are around 3,870 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,963 boys and 1,907 girls.
- Literate population is about 29,966 people. Non-literate population is around 13,879 people.
- There are nearly 11,545 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,712 | 3,712 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,737 | 1,737 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,975 | 1,975 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 207 | 207 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 103 | 103 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 104 | 104 | N/A |
| Population Density | 101 / km² | 101 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil is approximately 3,712 people, including 1,737 males and 1,975 females. Around 3,712 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil is about 207 people, including 103 males and 104 females. Around 207 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 101 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 101 people per sq. km.