Vikaswadi village, Palghar taluka | Pincode 401405

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sadanand Atmaram Patil

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LGD code: 552216
Pincode: 401405
Post office: Satpati
Population: 645
Households: 149
Literacy rate: 91.3%
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 234
Distance to district centre: 346 km
Distance to mandal centre: 336 km
Distance to Mumbai: 476 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 285 km
Nearest railway station: Nandapur · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Aditya Clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Vikaswadi compares

By population, Vikaswadi ranks #160 of 202 villages in Palghar mandal.

Literacy rate

91.3%

+25.4% vs mandal average

Vikaswadi: 91.3%
Palghar mandal: 65.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,009

+42 vs mandal average

Vikaswadi: 1,009
Palghar mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Vikaswadi: 4.3
Palghar mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Vikaswadi at a glance

Vikaswadi is a village of 645 people in 149 households (Census 2011) in Palghar taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, the 160th-largest of 202 villages in Palghar taluka. Literacy is 91%, 25 points above the taluka average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,009 women per 1,000 men. It lies 346 km from the Palghar district centre, 21 km from Akhada Balapur, the nearest town, 19 km from Nandapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 401405, served by Satpati post office; the LGD village code is 552216. The nearest hospital or health centre is Aditya Clinic, 7 km away. The sarpanch is Sadanand Atmaram Patil, and the village votes in Akole assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate. The population is estimated at 760 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Vikaswadi · this village	645	91%	—
Vikaswadi · Karvir	679	68%	0 km N
Wai · Mudkhed	1,510	57%	2.6 km S
Kadapdeo · Kalamnuri	591	71%	2.7 km E
Dhanora (J) · Himayatnagar	1,895	59%	2.9 km W
Shenodi · Kalamnuri	1,029	67%	3.4 km NW
Khapar Kheda · Vasmath	625	73%	5.8 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vikaswadi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 19
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PALGHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 9
Distance to district HQ (km): 132
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 231.06
Irrigated area (ha): 54.36
Forest area (ha): 146.57

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Vikaswadi

LGD code: 552216
Pincode: 401405
Post office: Satpati
Population (Census 2011): 645
Population (projected 2026): 760
Households: 149
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1009
Literacy rate: 91.3%
Coordinates: 19.71442°N, 77.36660°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Akole
Member of Parliament: Bhausaheb Wakchaure
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sadanand Atmaram Patil
Block / Mandal: Palghar
Nearest bank: Union bank, Sangamner (333.5 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Palghar district level

Then & Now

Vikaswadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

645

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

760

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

149

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

176

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 645Census 2011
Households: 149Census 2011
Literacy rate: 91.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7602026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1762026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,558MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,210MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Palghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Palghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Palghar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Vikaswadi · Palghar mandal area

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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Karjule Pathar
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Commerce

ATM
Union bank, Sangamner
🕒 24/7📍 333.5 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · fort
Pemgiri Fort
📍 344.6 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Vikaswadi

Mandal centre

Palghar · ≈ 336 km

≈ 11 h 30 min by car · 13 h 40 min by bike

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District centre

Palghar · ≈ 346 km

≈ 11 h 51 min by car · 14 h 4 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,505 people

Akhada Balapur · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 51 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai476 kmcapital
Hyderabad285 km
Bengaluru750 km
Chennai800 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNandapur19 km
Bus stopBus-Stop11 km
Hospital / PHCAditya Clinic7 km
ATM / bankState bank of India, Shembal Pimpri.11 km

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Reported by Deccan Chronicle.

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
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Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Deccan Chronicle19h ago
Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers
India Today21h ago
Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis orders drought assessment as monsoon break hits Kharif crops
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Maharashtra farmers hold protests, seek drought aid; doing everything possible, won’t let them suffer: CM
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People often ask about Vikaswadi

What is the pincode of Vikaswadi?

The pincode of Vikaswadi, Palghar taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra is 401405. The post office is Satpati.

Which post office delivers to Vikaswadi?

Mail for Vikaswadi is delivered through Satpati post office, pincode 401405, in Palghar taluka, Palghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vikaswadi located?

Vikaswadi is a village in Palghar taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Vikaswadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vikaswadi village has a population of 645 across 149 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Vikaswadi?

The current sarpanch of Vikaswadi gram panchayat is Sadanand Atmaram Patil.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vikaswadi in?

Vikaswadi falls under the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #38) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vikaswadi in?

Vikaswadi falls under the Akole assembly constituency (AC #216) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Vikaswadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vikaswadi village is 91.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Vikaswadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vikaswadi village is 1009 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Vikaswadi?

The nearest health facility to Vikaswadi is Government Hospital, Karjule Pathar (~333.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vikaswadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vikaswadi, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Vikaswadi from Palghar district centre?

Vikaswadi is approximately 346 km (straight-line) from the centre of Palghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Vikaswadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vikaswadi village is 552216.

Which is the nearest town to Vikaswadi?

Akhada Balapur (population 12,505, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Vikaswadi in a straight line.

How big is Vikaswadi compared to other villages in Palghar taluka?

Vikaswadi ranks 160 of 202 villages in Palghar taluka by Census 2011 population (645 residents).

How far is Vikaswadi from Mumbai?

Vikaswadi is about 476 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 619 km.

How far is Vikaswadi from Hyderabad?

Vikaswadi is about 285 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 370 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Vikaswadi?

Nandapur is the nearest railway station to Vikaswadi, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Vikaswadi?

Bus-Stop is the nearest bus stop to Vikaswadi, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Vikaswadi?

Aditya Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Vikaswadi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Vikaswadi?

State bank of India, Shembal Pimpri. is the nearest ATM or bank to Vikaswadi, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Vikaswadi?

Vikaswadi falls under Akole assembly constituency (AC 216). The sitting MLA is Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate (NCP).

Who is the MP for Vikaswadi?

Vikaswadi is in Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhausaheb Wakchaure (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Vikaswadi in 2026?

Vikaswadi is estimated at 760 people in 2026, up about 18% from 645 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Vikaswadi in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Vikaswadi in Palghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Vikaswadi?

Sadanand Atmaram Patil is the sarpanch of Vikaswadi gram panchayat, Palghar taluka. See the sarpanch list of Palghar taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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