Paste - Wada, Palghar
Paste is a village situated in the Wada tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Vada and around 68 km from Thane. Manivali serves as the Village Panchayat for Paste village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Paste is 552125. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 421303 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Paste village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Paste
According to the 2011 Census, Paste village had a total population of 294 people, including 137 males and 157 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,146 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.90%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 48.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.
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 | 294 | 137 | 157 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 17 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 272 | 130 | 142 |
| Literate Population | 159 | 98 | 61 |
| Illiterate Population | 135 | 39 | 96 |
Nearby Villages of Paste
Paste 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 Paste
Public transport in the Paste is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Paste is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Paste is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Paste
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paste village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Paste
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paste village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Paste
Where is Paste located?
Paste village is located in Wada Tehsil, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Paste?
The Village Panchayat of Paste is Manivali.
What is the pincode of Paste?
The pincode of Paste is 421303.
What is the population of Paste?
Paste had a total population of 294, including 137 males and 157 females.
How many households are there in Paste?
Paste had 64 households.
What is the literacy rate in Paste?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paste was 64.90%. Male literacy was 81.67% and female literacy was 48.80%.