Kalambhe - Wada, Palghar

Kalambhe is a village situated in the Wada tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Vada and around 74 km from Thane. Kalambhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalambhe is 552152. The village covers a total geographical area of 1165.6 hectares and falls under the 421303 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kalambhe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalambhe

As per Census 2011, Kalambhe village has a total population of 1,157 people, consisting of 595 males and 562 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 826 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalambhe are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,157595562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1447173
Scheduled Castes (SC)221111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)826426400
Literate Population679388291
Illiterate Population478207271

Nearby Villages of Kalambhe

Kalambhe is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sonale Bk.South-West3.01 km
BelwadEast3.17 km
BilgharSouth-West4.22 km
TembheNorth-East5.51 km
MojSouth-West5.51 km
VavegharSouth-East6.99 km
OgadaNorth-East8.12 km
TilmalNorth-East9.13 km
DahigaonEast9.16 km
VarsaleNorth10.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalambhe

Public transport in the Kalambhe is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Thansit, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Kalambhe is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kalambhe is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalambhe

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kalambhe village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalambhe

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalambhe village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalambhe

Where is Kalambhe located?

Kalambhe village is located in Wada Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalambhe?

Kalambhe is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalambhe?

The pincode of Kalambhe is 421303.

What is the population of Kalambhe?

Kalambhe has a total population of 1,157, including 595 males and 562 females.

How many households are there in Kalambhe?

There are 248 households in Kalambhe.

What is the literacy rate in Kalambhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalambhe is 58.69%. Male literacy is 65.21% and female literacy is 51.78%.