Vachkole - Shahapur, Thane

Vachkole is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shirvanje serves as the Village Panchayat for Vachkole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vachkole is 552857. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Vachkole

According to the 2011 Census, Vachkole village had a total population of 568 people, including 302 males and 266 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.03%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 61.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Vachkole

Vachkole 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 Vachkole

Vachkole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Vachkole is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vachkole is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vachkole

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

Health Facilities in Vachkole

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

FAQs about Vachkole