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

According to the 2011 Census, Elkunde village had a total population of 725 people, including 395 males and 330 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.56%, with male literacy at 90.28% and female literacy at 65.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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