Vikramgad
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Vikramgad or Junjhargad
| other_name = Kudan
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| settlement_type = Town
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Maharashtra
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Palghar
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| population_total = 5,991
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = Marathi
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 401605
| registration_plate = MH-48
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = Palghar
| blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy
| blank2_info_sec1 = 82.77%
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Vikramgad is a census town in Jawhar subdivision of Palghar district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division.
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
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
Vikramgad tehsil has two colleges:
- Onde Village Arts Commerce and Science College opened in 2002 and offers a Bachelor of Arts{{Cite web|url=http://ondevikramgadcollege.com/ondecollege/index.php/course-category/arts/|title=Arts – Onde Vikramgad College Palghar|website=ondevikramgadcollege.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-24}} and a Bachelor of Science{{Cite web|url=http://ondevikramgadcollege.com/ondecollege/index.php/course-category/science/|title=Science – Onde Vikramgad College Palghar|website=ondevikramgadcollege.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-24}}
- Government Polytechnic opened in 2011 and offers Diplomas in Engineering.{{Cite web|url=http://gpvikramgad.ac.in/gpv/about-us/|title=About Us {{!}} gpvikramgad|website=gpvikramgad.ac.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-24}}
References
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Category:Cities and towns in Palghar district
Category:Tourist attractions in Palghar district
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