Vadunavaghar - Bhiwandi, Thane

Vadunavaghar is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vadunavghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadunavaghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadunavaghar is 552515. The village covers a total geographical area of 548.67 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Vadunavaghar 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 Vadunavaghar

As per Census 2011, Vadunavaghar village has a total population of 2,997 people, consisting of 1,554 males and 1,443 females. The village has 585 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,250 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadunavaghar

Vadunavaghar 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 Vadunavaghar

Vadunavaghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vadunavaghar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vadunavaghar is about 20 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 Vadunavaghar

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

Health Facilities in Vadunavaghar

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

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