Indgaon - Ambarnath, Thane

Indgaon is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Karav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Indgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Indgaon is 553069. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Indgaon

As per Census 2011, Indgaon village has a total population of 844 people, consisting of 423 males and 421 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 275 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population844423421
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1315972
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)275137138
Literate Population460254206
Illiterate Population384169215

Nearby Villages of Indgaon

Indgaon 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)
KanhorNorth-West1.95 km
KudsavareSouth-West2.08 km
KaravEast2.29 km
SavareWest2.35 km
ShilEast2.41 km
PashaneSouth-East2.65 km
DevaloliWest3.13 km
JambhaleWest3.46 km
MulgaonNorth3.83 km
ArdheSouth-East3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Indgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Indgaon. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Indgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Indgaon is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Indgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Indgaon

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

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

FAQs about Indgaon

Where is Indgaon located?

Indgaon village is located in Ambarnath Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Indgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Indgaon is Karav.

What is the pincode of Indgaon?

The pincode of Indgaon is 421503.

What is the population of Indgaon?

Indgaon has a total population of 844, including 423 males and 421 females.

How many households are there in Indgaon?

There are 177 households in Indgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Indgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Indgaon is 54.50%. Male literacy is 60.05% and female literacy is 48.93%.