Karmale - Bhiwandi, Thane

Karmale is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kunde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karmale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmale is 552569. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.98 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Karmale 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 Karmale

As per Census 2011, Karmale village has a total population of 318 people, consisting of 157 males and 161 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karmale are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karmale

Karmale 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 Karmale

Public transport in the Karmale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Karmale is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Karmale is about 52 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 Karmale

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

Health Facilities in Karmale

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

FAQs about Karmale