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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Base village had a total population of 535 people, including 277 males and 258 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.63%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 79.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

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