Kawad Khurd - Bhiwandi, Thane

Kawad Khurd is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kawad serves as the Village Panchayat for Kawad Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawad Khurd is 552544. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.79 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kawad Khurd 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 Kawad Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Kawad Khurd village had a total population of 3,491 people, including 1,788 males and 1,703 females, living in 809 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.69%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 67.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,372.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawad Khurd

Kawad Khurd 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 Kawad Khurd

Kawad Khurd 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 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kawad Khurd is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kawad Khurd is about 35 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 Kawad Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Kawad Khurd

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

FAQs about Kawad Khurd