Kakadwal - Ambarnath, Thane

Kakadwal 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 39 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Nevali serves as the Village Panchayat for Kakadwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakadwal is 553008. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 421501 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kakadwal

According to the 2011 Census, Kakadwal village had a total population of 1,879 people, including 993 males and 886 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 73.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kakadwal

Kakadwal 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kakadwal

Kakadwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambarnath, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Kakadwal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kakadwal is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakadwal

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

Health Facilities in Kakadwal

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

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