Vithobachegaon - Shahapur, Thane

Vithobachegaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Alyani serves as the Village Panchayat for Vithobachegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vithobachegaon is 552904. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.9 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Vithobachegaon 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 Vithobachegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vithobachegaon village had a total population of 1,165 people, including 600 males and 565 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.32%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 74.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Vithobachegaon

Vithobachegaon 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 Vithobachegaon

Vithobachegaon 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 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Vithobachegaon is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vithobachegaon is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vithobachegaon

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

Health Facilities in Vithobachegaon

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

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