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 information the sub-district code of Vaibhavvadi Block (CD) is 04276. Total area of vaibhavvadi tehsil is 433 km². Vaibhavvadi tehsil has a population of 43,845 peoples. Vaibhavvadi tehsil has a population density of 101.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,545 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 68.35% population of vaibhavvadi tehsil is literate, out of which 76.88% males and 60.81% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Vaibhavvadi Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |