Vedvahal - Shahapur, Thane

Vedvahal is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Taharpur serves as the Village Panchayat for Vedvahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedvahal is 552710. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.27 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Vedvahal 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 Vedvahal

According to the 2011 Census, Vedvahal village had a total population of 589 people, including 310 males and 279 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 71.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Vedvahal

Vedvahal 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 Vedvahal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Vedvahal. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vedvahal is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vedvahal is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vedvahal

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

Health Facilities in Vedvahal

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

FAQs about Vedvahal