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'''Vasind''' is a city in [[Shahapur |
'''Vasind''' is a city in [[Shahapur taluka]] of [[Thane district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. It is suburban city of Mumbai.Mumbai-Vasind distance is about 63.1 km. '''Vashind''' is a [[census town]]. |
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== Economy == |
== Economy == |
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Vasind hosts various medium and large scale industries in and around. Major industrial plants are : |
Vasind hosts various medium and large scale industries in and around. Major industrial plants are : |
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* The [[JSW Steel Ltd]] has one of its important plants located in Vasind.<ref>http://www.jsw.in/steel/vasind-works</ref> |
* The [[JSW Steel Ltd]] has one of its important plants located in Vasind.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jsw.in/steel/vasind-works|title=JSW - Vasind Works}}</ref> |
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* Essel Propack Limited |
* Essel Propack Limited |
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== Demographics == |
== Demographics == |
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Vashind had a population of 15,880. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Vashind has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 68%. In Vashind, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. |
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Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.29 |
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.29% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.71% of total population in Vasind (CT). |
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== Geography & Climate == |
== Geography & Climate == |
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===Schools=== |
===Schools=== |
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* Jindal Vidya Mandir |
* [[Jindal Vidya Mandir]] |
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* Saraswati Vidyalaya { SSC } SEMI-ENGLISH AND MARATHI MEDIUM. |
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* [[Saraswati Vidyalaya & Jr College]] |
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* New Ideal English High School |
* [[New Ideal English High School]] |
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* Swami Vivekananda Children School. { SSC } ENGLISH MEDIUM. |
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* [[G.D.K. Gurukul]]. |
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* Aradhya English School and New Ideal JR College.{ at present for GIRLS only} |
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* [[Swami Vivekanand Children School]] |
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* [[Lord Ganesha cbse]] |
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* [[Utkarsh College of Arts , Commerce and science]]. |
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== Transportation == |
== Transportation == |
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The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai which is about 63 |
The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai which is about 63 km away. |
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Vasind is well connected to ([[Mumbai Suburban Railway]]) by Vasind Railway Station. It is on the rail line between Mumbai and Kasara. |
Vasind is well connected to ([[Mumbai Suburban Railway]]) by Vasind Railway Station. It is on the rail line between Mumbai and Kasara. |
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Vasind is also well connected to Mumbai and Nashik by [[National Highway 160 (India)]]. By road Vasind is 63 |
Vasind is also well connected to Mumbai and Nashik by [[National Highway 160 (India)]]. By road Vasind is 63 km North East of Mumbai, and 106 km South West of Nashik. |
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Auto rickshaws are available from vasind naka or "Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chauk" to Khatiwali , Dahagaon , Sarmal , Khaniwali , Sane-Pali and Padgha. |
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Mini vans or Jeeps are available for Shahapur , Piwali , Ambadi . |
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MSRTC busses , Jeeps and Autos are available from Vasind Rly stn {East} for Shei-Amberje ,Bhatsai and Gerse . |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Vasind | |
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City | |
Location of Vasind in Maharashtra, India | |
Coordinates: 19°25′00″N 73°16′00″E / 19.4167°N 73.2667°E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Thane district |
Population | |
• Total | 15,880 |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi[1] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 421601 |
Vasind is a city in Shahapur taluka of Thane district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is suburban city of Mumbai.Mumbai-Vasind distance is about 63.1 km. Vashind is a census town.
Economy
[edit]Vasind hosts various medium and large scale industries in and around. Major industrial plants are :
- The JSW Steel Ltd has one of its important plants located in Vasind.[2]
- Essel Propack Limited
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Vashind had a population of 15,880. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Vashind has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 68%. In Vashind, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.29% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.71% of total population in Vasind (CT).
Geography & Climate
[edit]Vasind is situated at approximately 19° 24' 23.54 N | 73° 15' 30.06 E. Vasind lies on the northern bank of Bhatsai river at an altitude of 25.52 m above sea level.
Climate
[edit]Climate data for Vasind | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.3 (84.7) |
34.5 (94.1) |
43.6 (110.5) |
48.7 (119.7) |
38.7 (101.7) |
31.9 (89.4) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.3 (84.7) |
30.1 (86.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
33.4 (92.1) |
32.0 (89.6) |
34.5 (94.1) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.6 (58.3) |
16.3 (61.3) |
19.6 (67.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.8 (78.4) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.1 (73.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
21.9 (71.5) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 2.3 (0.09) |
1.0 (0.04) |
0.8 (0.03) |
1.8 (0.07) |
13.5 (0.53) |
432.6 (17.03) |
946.1 (37.25) |
553.3 (21.78) |
294.1 (11.58) |
87.1 (3.43) |
20.6 (0.81) |
2.0 (0.08) |
2,355.2 (92.72) |
Source: Government of Maharashtra |
Educational institutions
[edit]Schools
[edit]- Jindal Vidya Mandir
- Saraswati Vidyalaya & Jr College
- New Ideal English High School
- G.D.K. Gurukul.
- Swami Vivekanand Children School
- Lord Ganesha cbse
- Utkarsh College of Arts , Commerce and science.
Transportation
[edit]The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai which is about 63 km away.
Vasind is well connected to (Mumbai Suburban Railway) by Vasind Railway Station. It is on the rail line between Mumbai and Kasara.
Vasind is also well connected to Mumbai and Nashik by National Highway 160 (India). By road Vasind is 63 km North East of Mumbai, and 106 km South West of Nashik.
References
[edit]- ^ "52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ "JSW - Vasind Works".
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.