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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Vedvahal village has a total population of 589 people, consisting of 310 males and 279 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 393 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vedvahal are given below:

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