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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Awale village had a total population of 845 people, including 414 males and 431 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.78%, with male literacy at 94.41% and female literacy at 79.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

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