Vaghivali - Bhiwandi, Thane

Vaghivali 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 33 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kawad serves as the Village Panchayat for Vaghivali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaghivali is 552546. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.14 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Vaghivali 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 Vaghivali

According to the 2011 Census, Vaghivali village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 636 males and 601 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.96%, with male literacy at 64.86% and female literacy at 50.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaghivali

Vaghivali 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 Vaghivali

Vaghivali 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 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vaghivali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vaghivali is about 33 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 Vaghivali

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

Health Facilities in Vaghivali

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

FAQs about Vaghivali