Kalwar - Bhiwandi, Thane

Kalwar is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kalwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalwar is 552485. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.3 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kalwar 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 Kalwar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalwar village had a total population of 2,978 people, including 1,560 males and 1,418 females, living in 643 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.11%, with male literacy at 93.36% and female literacy at 75.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalwar

Kalwar 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 Kalwar

Kalwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kalwar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kalwar is about 20 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 Kalwar

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

Health Facilities in Kalwar

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

FAQs about Kalwar