Vikramgad
Vikramgad or Junjhargad
Kudan | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,991 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 401605 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle registration | MH- |
| Nearest city | Palghar |
| Literacy | 82.77% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Palghar |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Vikramgad |
Vikramgad is a census town in Jawhar subdivision of Palghar district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division[1].
In Vikramgad, Nature Trail is a well known weekend picnic spot. Vikramgad can be accessed from Wada, Jawhar, and Palghar. Vikramgad is a taluka. It is famous for its Weekly Bazaar (Budhwar Bazar) on Wednesdays. People travel by private vehicle or use the bus service.
Demographics[2]
In 2011, Vikramgad had a population of 5,991.
Literacy levels were at 82.77%, higher than the national average. 95.79% of the population are Hindu and 3.12% are Muslim.
The working population of Vikramgad consists of 2,278 people. 73.44% of these people engaged in main work and 26.56% engaged in marginal work.
Education
In Vikramgad tehsil has two colleges, Onde Village Arts Commerce and Science College and Government Polytechnic. Onde Village Arts Commerce and Science College was opened in 2002[3] and offers a Bachelor of Arts[4] and a Bachelor of Science[5]. Government Polytechnic opened in 2011 and offers Diplomas in Engineering[6].
References
- ^ "Villages & Towns in Vikramgad Taluka of Thane, Maharashtra". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Vikramgad City Population Census 2011 - Maharashtra". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Chairman's Message – Onde Vikramgad College Palghar". ondevikramgadcollege.com. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Arts – Onde Vikramgad College Palghar". ondevikramgadcollege.com. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Science – Onde Vikramgad College Palghar". ondevikramgadcollege.com. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "About Us | gpvikramgad". gpvikramgad.ac.in. Retrieved 24 January 2018.