Vedhe - Bhiwandi, Thane

Vedhe is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vedhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedhe is 552498. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.04 hectares and falls under the 401204 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Vedhe 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 Vedhe

As per Census 2011, Vedhe village has a total population of 1,195 people, consisting of 597 males and 598 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 327 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,195597598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397762
Scheduled Castes (SC)412417
Scheduled Tribes (ST)327155172
Literate Population874461413
Illiterate Population321136185

Nearby Villages of Vedhe

Vedhe 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)
KhativaliEast0.96 km
ZidakeNorth-East1.60 km
DugadSouth1.81 km
AshivaliNorth-West1.84 km
WaretEast1.98 km
GhotgaonWest2.08 km
AmbadiNorth-East2.59 km
PahareEast3.02 km
MhalungeNorth-West3.43 km
DalondeEast3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vedhe

Vedhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharbao, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Vedhe is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vedhe 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 Vedhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Vedhe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Vedhe

Where is Vedhe located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vedhe?

Vedhe is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vedhe?

The pincode of Vedhe is 401204.

What is the population of Vedhe?

Vedhe has a total population of 1,195, including 597 males and 598 females.

How many households are there in Vedhe?

There are 268 households in Vedhe.

What is the literacy rate in Vedhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vedhe is 73.14%. Male literacy is 77.22% and female literacy is 69.06%.