Awale - Bhiwandi, Thane

Awale is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Aavle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awale is 552504. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.3 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Awale 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 Awale

As per Census 2011, Awale village has a total population of 845 people, consisting of 414 males and 431 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 208 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Awale

Awale 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 Awale

Awale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Awale is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Awale is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awale

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

Health Facilities in Awale

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

FAQs about Awale