Karand - Ambarnath, Thane

Karand is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Chon serves as the Village Panchayat for Karand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karand is 553045. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.37 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Karand 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 Karand

According to the 2011 Census, Karand village had a total population of 911 people, including 462 males and 449 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 58.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 568.

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

Nearby Villages of Karand

Karand 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 Karand

Public transport in the Karand is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Karand is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Karand is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karand

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

Health Facilities in Karand

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

FAQs about Karand