Vafe
Vafe is a revenue village in Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 3,760 in 804 households (Census 2011).
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3,760 souls. 804 homes.
Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra.
Vafe today
- Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu)₹4,500APMC Kalyan · 9 Nov 2026
- Beans₹3,500APMC Kalyan · 9 Nov 2026
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹8,500APMC Kalyan · 9 Nov 2026
Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Vafe (वाफे), Shahapur taluka, Thane!
Diwali 2026 in Vafe
Maharashtra's official 2026 holiday list: Diwali Amavasya (Laxmi Pujan) on Sunday 8 November 2026; Diwali (Bali Pratipada) on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
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Vafe at a glance
Vafe is one of the larger villages of Shahapur taluka — 3rd of 217 by population, with 3,760 people in 804 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 88.8%, above Thane district's 78.6% (Shahapur taluka: 72.9%), while the sex ratio was 956 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 912. It falls under Vafe gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 421601. The village covers 210 hectares — about 2.1 km², or roughly 1,787 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Shahapur assembly constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Shahapur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Vafe is in the Vafe gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Vafe compares
By population, Vafe ranks #3 of 217 inhabited villages in Shahapur taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Vafe had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 421601
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,760Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,922 / 1,838
- Households
- 804
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 88.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,219
- Work participation
- 32.4%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Vafe on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Vafe. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Vafe · 19.4807° N, 73.4443° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 18 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Vafe isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Shahapur taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices2,163 in Thane district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SHOP NO.1 TO 5, SIDDI VINAYAK CHS, OLD AGRA ROAD,SAHAPUR,THANE-421601
Bank
- The Thane Dist Central Co-op Bank LTD
Bank
Hospitals & clinics852 in Thane district
- Dr.Imran Shaikh
Clinic
Clinic
- Dr.Kharde
Clinic
Schools & anganwadis199 in Thane district
- Columbus Army School
School
School
Khardi market road, Khardi
- Marathi JR School
School
Colleges & universities89 in Thane district
- Dark Matters Astronomical Observatory
Coaching / training institute
Police & fire stations43 in Thane district
Police station
Mumbai Agra Road(NH3), khardi
Revenue & panchayat offices8 in Thane district
Government offices37 in Thane district
- MSEB Office Khardi
Electricity office
Government office
Khardi Vaitrna road, Khardi
Temples242 in Thane district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Churches13 in Thane district
Mosques37 in Thane district
Mosque
Khardi
Mosque
Khardi market, khardi
Mosque
Other places of worship62 in Thane district
Gurudwara
Mumbai Agra National Highway
Place of worship
Place of worship
Transport1,309 in Thane district
- Bas Stop
Bus station
- Khardi Bus Stop
Bus station
- Khardi to Vaitarna Dam Stand
Bus stop
Agriculture services28 in Thane district
Community places446 in Thane district
- Jai Bhim Cemetery
Cremation / burial ground
- Muslim Kabristan
Cremation / burial ground
- Muslim Kabristan Khardi
Cremation / burial ground
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People often ask about Vafe
Where is Vafe located?
Vafe is a village in Shahapur taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Vafe in?
Vafe is in Thane district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Vafe belong to?
Vafe comes under the Vafe gram panchayat.
How is Vafe written in the local script?
Vafe is written वाफे.
What is the pincode of Vafe?
The pincode of Vafe, Shahapur, Thane is 421601.
What is the population of Vafe?
As per the 2011 Census, Vafe had a population of 3,760 (1,922 males and 1,838 females).
How many households are there in Vafe?
Vafe had 804 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Vafe?
Vafe covers about 210 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Vafe?
The literacy rate of Vafe was 88.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Vafe?
Vafe had 956 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vafe in?
Vafe is in the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Vafe?
Balya Mama - Suresh Gopinath Mhatre (Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar) won the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha seat, which includes Vafe, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Vafe in?
Vafe is in the Shahapur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Vafe?
Daulat Bhika Daroda (Nationalist Congress Party) won the Shahapur assembly seat, which includes Vafe, in 2024.
Which development block is Vafe in?
Vafe is in the Shahapur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Vafe?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vafe is 552876 and its Census 2011 village code is 552876.
Which villages are near Vafe?
Villages near Vafe include Kothare (within ~15 km), Bedisgaon (within ~15 km), Lahe (within ~15 km), Nadgaon (within ~15 km), Dalkhan (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Vafe in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Vafe's Census 2011 population of 3,760 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,330 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Vafe?
The sarpanch of Vafe has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 12.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Thane district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 9 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | APMC Kalyan | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Beans | APMC Kalyan | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Kalyan | 7,500 | 9,500 | 8,500 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | APMC Kalyan | 1,600 | 2,400 | 2,000 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | APMC Murbad | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | APMC Kalyan | 1,200 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Mogan Medium | APMC Kalyan | 13,000 | 15,000 | 14,000 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd | APMC Kalyan | 1,400 | 1,600 | 1,500 | 9 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Vafe's shops. Best mandi price near Vafe →
Official dataAgmarknet, 9 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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