Onde - Vikramgad, Palghar
Onde is a village situated in the Vikramgad tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from Vikramgad and around 82 km from Thane. Onde village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Onde is 551803. The village covers a total geographical area of 647 hectares and falls under the 401605 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Onde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vikramgad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palghar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Onde
According to the 2011 Census, Onde village had a total population of 1,321 people, including 619 males and 702 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.56%, with male literacy at 67.80% and female literacy at 52.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 995.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,321 | 619 | 702 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 191 | 88 | 103 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 995 | 470 | 525 |
| Literate Population | 673 | 360 | 313 |
| Illiterate Population | 648 | 259 | 389 |
Nearby Villages of Onde
Onde is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Onde
Onde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Onde is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Onde is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Onde
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Onde village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Onde
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Onde village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Onde
Where is Onde located?
Onde village is located in Vikramgad Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Onde?
Onde is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Onde?
The pincode of Onde is 401605.
What is the population of Onde?
Onde had a total population of 1,321, including 619 males and 702 females.
How many households are there in Onde?
Onde had 304 households.
What is the literacy rate in Onde?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Onde was 59.56%. Male literacy was 67.80% and female literacy was 52.25%.