Base - Bhiwandi, Thane

Base is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shirole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Base village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Base is 552570. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.68 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Base 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 Base

As per Census 2011, Base village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 277 males and 258 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Base

Base 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 Base

Public transport in the Base is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Base is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Base is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Base

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

Health Facilities in Base

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

FAQs about Base