Vaveghar - Shahapur, Thane

Vaveghar is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mohili serves as the Village Panchayat for Vaveghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaveghar is 552691. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Vaveghar 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 Vaveghar

According to the 2011 Census, Vaveghar village had a total population of 99 people, including 49 males and 50 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 53.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaveghar

Vaveghar 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 Vaveghar

Vaveghar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thansit, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vaveghar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vaveghar is about 40 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 Vaveghar

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

Health Facilities in Vaveghar

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

FAQs about Vaveghar