Vahuli - Bhiwandi, Thane

Vahuli is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kurund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vahuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vahuli is 552606. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 421101 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Vahuli 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 Vahuli

As per Census 2011, Vahuli village has a total population of 818 people, consisting of 446 males and 372 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 834 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 525 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population818446372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407268
Scheduled Castes (SC)1025448
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18910881
Literate Population525317208
Illiterate Population293129164

Nearby Villages of Vahuli

Vahuli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ArjunaliNorth-East1.48 km
Borivali Tarf SonaleSouth-West1.58 km
SapeSouth-East2.01 km
KukaseSouth2.08 km
MurheNorth-West2.57 km
VadapeSouth-West2.90 km
UsroliSouth2.90 km
VafaleNorth-East3.25 km
Talavali Tarf SonaleEast3.28 km
VashereSouth-East3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vahuli

Vahuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titvala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vahuli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vahuli is about 34 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 Vahuli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Vahuli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Vahuli

Where is Vahuli located?

Vahuli village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vahuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Vahuli is Kurund.

What is the pincode of Vahuli?

The pincode of Vahuli is 421101.

What is the population of Vahuli?

Vahuli has a total population of 818, including 446 males and 372 females.

How many households are there in Vahuli?

There are 177 households in Vahuli.

What is the literacy rate in Vahuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vahuli is 64.18%. Male literacy is 71.08% and female literacy is 55.91%.