Vadape - Bhiwandi, Thane

Vadape is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vadpe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadape village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadape is 552604. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 421101 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Vadape village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vadape

As per Census 2011, Vadape village has a total population of 1,623 people, consisting of 882 males and 741 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,098 literate and 525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 539 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vadape are given below:

Nearby Villages of Vadape

Vadape 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 Vadape

Vadape is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambivli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vadape is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vadape is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadape

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

Health Facilities in Vadape

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

FAQs about Vadape