Gondade - Bhiwandi, Thane

Gondade is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Pachchapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Gondade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondade is 552580. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Gondade 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 Gondade

According to the 2011 Census, Gondade village had a total population of 241 people, including 124 males and 117 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.91%, with male literacy at 71.84% and female literacy at 74.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Gondade

Gondade 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 Gondade

Gondade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Gondade is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Gondade is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondade

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

Health Facilities in Gondade

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

FAQs about Gondade