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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Vedhe village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 597 males and 598 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.77%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 77.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Vedhe