Wadi - Ambarnath, Thane

Wadi is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Wadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadi is 553030. The village covers a total geographical area of 677 hectares and falls under the 421501 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Wadi 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 Wadi

According to the 2011 Census, Wadi village had a total population of 3,210 people, including 1,666 males and 1,544 females, living in 821 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.01%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 75.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadi

Wadi 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 Wadi

Public transport in the Wadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Taloja Panchand, 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 Wadi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Wadi is about 32 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 Wadi

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

Health Facilities in Wadi

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

FAQs about Wadi