Where is Vankas village located?
Vankas is in Dahanu Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.
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Vankas Village
Vankas is an inhabited village in Dahanu Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 551620, the Census 2011 record lists 4,019 people in 713 households and the reported area is 870 hectares. The local references include Dahanu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dahanu at about 38 km.
Village Code551620
Population4,019
Households713
Area870 hectares
Nearest TownDahanu
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Vankas
- Census Village Code
- 551620
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Thane
- District Census Code
- 517
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dahanu
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04158
- CD Block
- Dahanu
- Households
- 713
- Population
- 4,019
- Male Population
- 1,903
- Female Population
- 2,116
- Sex Ratio
- 1,111.93
- Area
- 870 hectares
- Area
- 8.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dahanu
- Nearest Town Distance
- 38 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Vankas at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,019 people, 870 hectares of reported area and Dahanu as the nearest town reference for Vankas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Vankas falls under Dahanu Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 551620.
- The record lists 4,019 people living in 713 households.
- The reported village area is 870 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dahanu.
- 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 Density461.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.65%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 Vankas in the official administrative record. Census village code 551620 and Dahanu CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 517
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04158
- Village Census Code
- 551620
- CD Block Code
- 0209
- CD Block Name
- Dahanu
Location and Distance
Dahanu is the nearest town listed for Vankas, about 38 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 150 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dahanu
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 38 km
- District Headquarter
- Thane
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 150 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dahanu
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 38 km
- Nearest Town
- Dahanu
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 38 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 870 hectares
- Area
- 8.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,019 people in 713 households, with 1,903 male residents and 2,116 female residents. The average household size is 5.64, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.65% for Vankas. Population density works out to about 461.95 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 713
- Total Population
- 4,019
- Male Population
- 1,903
- Female Population
- 2,116
- Sex Ratio
- 1,111.93
- Average Household Size
- 5.64
- ST Population
- 4,005
- ST Male Population
- 1,900
- ST Female Population
- 2,105
- ST Population Share
- 99.65
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Vankas list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 5
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Vankas. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Vankas include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Vankas include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Vankas include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Vankas 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 Vankas show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 868 hectares and irrigated land is 868 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 868.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 868.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others
- Available
- Private Others Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Vankas village in?
Vankas village is in Thane district.
Which state is Vankas village in?
Vankas village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Vankas under?
Vankas comes under Dahanu Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Vankas?
The Census village code of Vankas is 551620.
What is the population of Vankas village?
The village record lists 4,019 people and 713 households for Vankas.
How many households are in Vankas village?
The village record lists 713 households for Vankas.
What is the male and female population of Vankas?
The record lists 1,903 male residents and 2,116 female residents for Vankas.
What is the sex ratio of Vankas village?
The sex ratio of Vankas is 1,111.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Vankas village?
The reported geographical area of Vankas is 870 hectares.
What is the population density of Vankas village?
The approximate population density of Vankas is 461.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Vankas?
The nearest town listed for Vankas is Dahanu, about 38 km away.
How far is Vankas from the district headquarters?
Vankas is about 150 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Vankas from the sub-district headquarters?
Vankas is about 38 km from Dahanu, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Vankas?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Vankas.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Vankas?
For Vankas, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 868 hectares and irrigated land is 868 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Vankas.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Vankas.