Kharad - Ambarnath, Thane

Kharad is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kharad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharad is 553020. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.69 hectares and falls under the 421501 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kharad 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 Kharad

According to the 2011 Census, Kharad village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 530 males and 500 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 63.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharad

Kharad 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 Kharad

Kharad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambarnath, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Kharad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kharad is about 40 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 Kharad

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

Health Facilities in Kharad

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

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