Posari - Ambarnath, Thane

Posari is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Posari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Posari is 553018. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 421501 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Posari 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 Posari

As per Census 2011, Posari village has a total population of 1,279 people, consisting of 631 males and 648 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 931 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Posari

Posari 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 Posari

Posari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilaje, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Posari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Posari is about 50 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 Posari

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

Health Facilities in Posari

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

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