Vaibhavvadi Tehsil - Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Vaibhavvadi is an administrative tehsil in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Vaibhavvadi is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 433 km², including 432.72 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1132 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil
Vaibhavvadi Tehsil has a total of 59 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achirne | Rural | Achirne |
| 2 | Ainari | Rural | Ainari |
| 3 | Akhavane | Rural | Akhavane/Bhom |
| 4 | Arule | Rural | Arule |
| 5 | Bandhawadi | Rural | Kokisare |
| 6 | Bhattiwadi | Rural | Karul |
| 7 | Bhom | Rural | Akhavane/Bhom |
| 8 | Bhuibawada | Rural | Bhuibawada |
| 9 | Bhusarwadi | Rural | Kolape |
| 10 | Bhuyadewadi | Rural | Karul |
| 11 | Digashi | Rural | Tithavali |
| 12 | Gadmath | Rural | Gadmath |
| 13 | Ghanegadwadi | Rural | Achirne |
| 14 | Het | Rural | Het |
| 15 | Jambhavade | Rural | Jambhavade |
| 16 | Jamdarwadi | Rural | Karul |
| 17 | Karul | Rural | Karul |
| 18 | Khambale | Rural | Khambale |
| 19 | Khambalwadi | Rural | Kokisare |
| 20 | Kokisare | Rural | Kokisare |
| 21 | Kolape | Rural | Kolape |
| 22 | Kumbhari | Rural | Kusur |
| 23 | Kumbharwadi | Rural | Umbarde |
| 24 | Kumbhavade | Rural | Kumbhavade |
| 25 | Kurli | Rural | Kurli |
| 26 | Kusur | Rural | Kusur |
| 27 | Lore | Rural | Lore |
| 28 | Madhaliwadi | Rural | Kusur |
| 29 | Mandavkarwadi | Rural | Upale |
| 30 | Mangavali | Rural | Mangavali |
| 31 | Mehbubnagar | Rural | Umbarde |
| 32 | Mohitewadi | Rural | Khambale |
| 33 | Mounde | Rural | Mounde |
| 34 | Nadhavade | Rural | Nadhavade |
| 35 | Nagapwadi | Rural | Akhavane/Bhom |
| 36 | Nanivade | Rural | Nanivade |
| 37 | Napane | Rural | Napane |
| 38 | Narkarwadi | Rural | Kokisare |
| 39 | Navale | Rural | Navale |
| 40 | Nerle | Rural | Nerle |
| 41 | Nimarule | Rural | Nimarule |
| 42 | Palandewadi | Rural | Jambhavade |
| 43 | Pimpalwadi | Rural | Kusur |
| 44 | Ringewadi | Rural | Bhuibawada |
| 45 | Sadure | Rural | Sadure-Shirale |
| 46 | Sangulwadi | Rural | Sangulwadi |
| 47 | Sardarwadi | Rural | Nadhavade |
| 48 | Shirale | Rural | Sadure-Shirale |
| 49 | Sonali | Rural | Sonali |
| 50 | Tembwadi | Rural | Khambale |
| 51 | Tiravade Tarf Kharepatan | Rural | Tiravade Tarf Kharepatan |
| 52 | Tiravade Tarf Soundal | Rural | Tiravade Tarf Soundal |
| 53 | Tithavali | Rural | Tithavali |
| 54 | Umbarde | Rural | Umbarde |
| 55 | Upale | Rural | Upale |
| 56 | Vabhave | Urban | Not applicable |
| 57 | Vayamboshi | Rural | Yedagaon |
| 58 | Vengasar | Rural | Vengasar |
| 59 | Yedgaon | Rural | Yedagaon |
Population of Vaibhavvadi Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Vaibhavvadi Tehsil has a total population of 43,845 people, consisting of 20,563 males and 23,282 females. There are 11,545 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 101 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,845 | 43,845 | 0 |
| Male Population | 20,563 | 20,563 | 0 |
| Female Population | 23,282 | 23,282 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,545 | 11,545 | 0 |
| Population Density | 101 / km² | 101 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 29,966 literate people and 3,870 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,712 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 207 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,870 | 3,870 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 29,966 | 29,966 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,879 | 13,879 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,712 | 3,712 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 207 | 207 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.