Vafe - Shahapur, Thane

Vafe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vafe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vafe is 552876. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.45 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Vafe 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 Vafe

According to the 2011 Census, Vafe village had a total population of 3,760 people, including 1,922 males and 1,838 females, living in 804 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.83%, with male literacy at 92.49% and female literacy at 84.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 810.

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

Nearby Villages of Vafe

Vafe 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 Vafe

Vafe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vafe is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vafe is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vafe

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

Health Facilities in Vafe

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

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