Vajrat - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Vajrat is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Vajrath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vajrat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vajrat is 566660. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.71 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Vajrat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vajrat

According to the 2011 Census, Vajrat village had a total population of 705 people, including 350 males and 355 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.73%, with male literacy at 89.97% and female literacy at 79.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Vajrat

Vajrat 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 Vajrat

Public transport in the Vajrat is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Vajrat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Vajrat is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vajrat

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

Health Facilities in Vajrat

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

FAQs about Vajrat