Kewani

Kewani is a village located in Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Bhiwandi (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Kevani is the gram panchayat of Kewani village.

Here you can discover what makes Kewani unique in its vibrant Bhiwandi-Thane region. You’ll see Kewani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kewani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kewani is 552486. The village spans a total geographical area of 189 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 421302. Bhiwandi is nearest town to Kewani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kewani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kewani

Population of Kewani

According to the 2011 Census, Kewani has a total population of about 2,935, with approximately 1,572 males and 1,363 females. The sex ratio is around 867 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 394 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 75 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 23. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.91%, with male literacy at about 79.20% and female literacy near 65.66%. There are around 608 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kewani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kewani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kewani. As per the 2011 stats, Kewani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kewani

Knowing the nearby villages of Kewani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kewani.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kewani