Vatul is a village in the State of Maharashtra

Maharashtra

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 in India

India

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 with a population of approximately 18,306. The closest tourism destination to Vatul is Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri

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. Other close by tourism destinations include Panhala

Panhala

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, Dajipur

Dajipur

Dajipur is a small village about 490 km from Mumbai on the road connecting the NH 17 and Kolhapur about 40 km from Radhanagari. It is best known for the Bison wildlife sanctuary and the Gagangiri Maharaj in Gaganbawda....

and Kunkeshwar. The nearest major railway station to Vatul is Ratnagiri (RN) which is at a distance of 23.3 kilometres. The nearest airport is at Goa which is at a distance of 154 kilometres.

Climate

Vatul has distinct seasons, with significant variations in temperature throughout the year. October, November, March are the hottest months of the year in Vatul. The temperatures reach their highest in the month of October. November, January, October are the pleasant months of the year, with temperatures reaching their lowest in October.

Houses

In Vatul, houses are nestled amidst the trees and the paddy fields. There is abundant land available to build upon and yet, the houses lie snugly next to each other. The roofs are built in timber understructure with mangalore tiles. The walls are in brick and verandahs are created with brick arches that offer structural support. The plan of the house is primarily square. The square tiled roof is seen as a common element throughout the Vatul.

Temples

• Swayambhu Mahadeo Mandir
• Adhisthi Devi & Ravalnath Mandir
• Pavana Devi & Jakadevi Mandir

Languages spoken

Most of the populace speaks Marathi and Hindi. English is spoken by some, and a few people are fluent in English.

Cooperative Society

Vatul Gram Seva Sangh Sahakari Patpedi Ltd. Estd. 1945 Reg.No.9028
(वाटुळ ग्राम सेवा संघ सहकारी पतपेढी मर्यादीत)

External links

• Vatul Homepage