Where is Vakas village located?
Vakas is in Karjat Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Vakas Village
Vakas is an inhabited village in Karjat Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553549, the Census 2011 record lists 1,408 people in 271 households and the reported area is 424.62 hectares. The local references include Karjat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karjat at about 16 km.
Village Code553549
Population1,408
Households271
Area424.62 hectares
Nearest TownKarjat
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Vakas
- Census Village Code
- 553549
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Raigarh
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Karjat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04174
- CD Block
- Karjat
- Households
- 271
- Population
- 1,408
- Male Population
- 736
- Female Population
- 672
- Sex Ratio
- 913.04
- Area
- 424.62 hectares
- Area
- 4.25 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Karjat
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Vakas at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,408 people, 424.62 hectares of reported area and Karjat as the nearest town reference for Vakas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Vakas falls under Karjat Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 553549.
- The record lists 1,408 people living in 271 households.
- The reported village area is 424.62 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Karjat.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density331.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.76%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.33%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Vakas in the official administrative record. Census village code 553549 and Karjat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04174
- Village Census Code
- 553549
- CD Block Code
- 0225
- CD Block Name
- Karjat
Location and Distance
Karjat is the nearest town listed for Vakas, about 16 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 89 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karjat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Alibag
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 89 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Karjat
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Maharashtra
- Nearest Town
- Karjat
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 424.62 hectares
- Area
- 4.25 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,408 people in 271 households, with 736 male residents and 672 female residents. The average household size is 5.2, and SC share is 3.76% and ST share is 17.33% for Vakas. Population density works out to about 331.59 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 271
- Total Population
- 1,408
- Male Population
- 736
- Female Population
- 672
- Sex Ratio
- 913.04
- Average Household Size
- 5.2
- SC Population
- 53
- SC Male Population
- 26
- SC Female Population
- 27
- SC Population Share
- 3.76
- ST Population
- 244
- ST Male Population
- 119
- ST Female Population
- 125
- ST Population Share
- 17.33
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Vakas list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Vakas. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Vakas include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 125 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Vakas include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Vakas include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Vakas is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Vakas show that net sown area is 252.51 hectares and irrigated land is 252.51 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 8.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 4.2 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4.91 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 252.51
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 252.51
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Vakas village in?
Vakas village is in Raigarh district.
Which state is Vakas village in?
Vakas village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Vakas under?
Vakas comes under Karjat Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Vakas?
The Census village code of Vakas is 553549.
What is the population of Vakas village?
The village record lists 1,408 people and 271 households for Vakas.
How many households are in Vakas village?
The village record lists 271 households for Vakas.
What is the male and female population of Vakas?
The record lists 736 male residents and 672 female residents for Vakas.
What is the sex ratio of Vakas village?
The sex ratio of Vakas is 913.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Vakas village?
The reported geographical area of Vakas is 424.62 hectares.
What is the population density of Vakas village?
The approximate population density of Vakas is 331.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Vakas?
The nearest town listed for Vakas is Karjat, about 16 km away.
How far is Vakas from the district headquarters?
Vakas is about 89 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Vakas from the sub-district headquarters?
Vakas is about 16 km from Karjat, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Vakas?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Vakas.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Vakas?
For Vakas, net sown area is 252.51 hectares and irrigated land is 252.51 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Vakas.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Vakas.