Firangpada - Bhiwandi, Thane

Firangpada is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Gane-phirangpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Firangpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Firangpada is 552474. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.36 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Firangpada 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 Firangpada

According to the 2011 Census, Firangpada village had a total population of 671 people, including 348 males and 323 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.76%, with male literacy at 77.44% and female literacy at 57.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 530.

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

Nearby Villages of Firangpada

Firangpada 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 Firangpada

Firangpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharbao, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Firangpada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Firangpada is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Firangpada

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

Health Facilities in Firangpada

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

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