Bhawale - Bhiwandi, Thane

Bhawale is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kukase serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhawale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawale is 552644. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhawale 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 Bhawale

As per Census 2011, Bhawale village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 360 males and 345 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population705360345
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954649
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1185662
Literate Population467270197
Illiterate Population23890148

Nearby Villages of Bhawale

Bhawale 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UsroliNorth-East1.54 km
JanwalEast1.59 km
ShivnagarSouth-West1.62 km
KhandvalEast2.26 km
LonadSouth-East2.28 km
KukaseNorth-East2.45 km
ElkundeSouth-West2.64 km
WalshindSouth-West2.76 km
Borivali Tarf SonaleNorth2.79 km
YewaiWest2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhawale

Bhawale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambivli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Bhawale is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Bhawale 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 Bhawale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhawale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhawale

Where is Bhawale located?

Bhawale village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhawale?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhawale is Kukase.

What is the pincode of Bhawale?

The pincode of Bhawale is 421302.

What is the population of Bhawale?

Bhawale has a total population of 705, including 360 males and 345 females.

How many households are there in Bhawale?

There are 133 households in Bhawale.

What is the literacy rate in Bhawale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhawale is 66.24%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 57.10%.