Vaholi - Kalyan, Thane

Vaholi is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vaholi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaholi is 552965. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.34 hectares and falls under the 421103 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Vaholi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vaholi

According to the 2011 Census, Vaholi village had a total population of 1,291 people, including 673 males and 618 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.34%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 73.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 662.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaholi

Vaholi 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 Vaholi

Vaholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Vaholi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vaholi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaholi

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

Health Facilities in Vaholi

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

FAQs about Vaholi