Kelhe - Bhiwandi, Thane

Kelhe 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 56 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kelhe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelhe is 552574. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.33 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kelhe 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 Kelhe

According to the 2011 Census, Kelhe village had a total population of 660 people, including 335 males and 325 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 583.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelhe

Kelhe 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 Kelhe

Kelhe is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kelhe is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kelhe is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelhe

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

Health Facilities in Kelhe

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

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