Vihigaon - Shahapur, Thane

Vihigaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vihigaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihigaon is 552751. The village covers a total geographical area of 1669.76 hectares and falls under the 421602 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Vihigaon 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 Vihigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vihigaon village had a total population of 1,830 people, including 921 males and 909 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.50%, with male literacy at 54.56% and female literacy at 34.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,752.

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

Nearby Villages of Vihigaon

Vihigaon 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 Vihigaon

Vihigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is S K Nagjihari, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Vihigaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vihigaon is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vihigaon

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

Health Facilities in Vihigaon

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

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