Gane - Bhiwandi, Thane

Gane 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 26 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Gane-phirangpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gane is 552475. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.2 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gane 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 Gane

According to the 2011 Census, Gane village had a total population of 527 people, including 257 males and 270 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.38%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 74.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Gane

Gane 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 Gane

Public transport in the Gane 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 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Gane is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Gane 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 Gane

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

Health Facilities in Gane

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

FAQs about Gane