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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Angaon village has a total population of 4,141 people, consisting of 2,163 males and 1,978 females. The village has 932 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 469 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,116 literate and 1,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,333 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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