Elkunde - Bhiwandi, Thane

Elkunde is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sonale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elkunde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elkunde is 552650. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Elkunde 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 Elkunde

As per Census 2011, Elkunde village has a total population of 725 people, consisting of 395 males and 330 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population725395330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)893554
Scheduled Castes (SC)413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)615
Literate Population506325181
Illiterate Population21970149

Nearby Villages of Elkunde

Elkunde 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)
ShivnagarNorth1.06 km
WalshindNorth-West1.46 km
SonaleSouth-West2.27 km
LonadEast2.48 km
BhawaleNorth-East2.64 km
YewaiNorth-West3.21 km
JanwalNorth-East3.36 km
SaravaliSouth-West3.64 km
MuthavalEast3.78 km
KhandvalNorth-East4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Elkunde

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Elkunde. The nearest railway station is Kalyan Jn, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 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 Elkunde is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Elkunde is about 18 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 Elkunde

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Elkunde

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

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

FAQs about Elkunde

Where is Elkunde located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Elkunde?

The Gram Panchayat of Elkunde is Sonale.

What is the pincode of Elkunde?

The pincode of Elkunde is 421302.

What is the population of Elkunde?

Elkunde has a total population of 725, including 395 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Elkunde?

There are 146 households in Elkunde.

What is the literacy rate in Elkunde?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Elkunde is 69.79%. Male literacy is 82.28% and female literacy is 54.85%.