Angaon - Bhiwandi, Thane

Angaon is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Angaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angaon is 552539. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Angaon

According to the 2011 Census, Angaon village had a total population of 4,141 people, including 2,163 males and 1,978 females, living in 932 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.86%, with male literacy at 89.21% and female literacy at 80.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,333.

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

Nearby Villages of Angaon

Angaon 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 Angaon

Angaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Angaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Angaon is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angaon

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

Health Facilities in Angaon

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

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