Kumbharshiv - Bhiwandi, Thane

Kumbharshiv is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Rahur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbharshiv village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbharshiv is 552597. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.25 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kumbharshiv 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 Kumbharshiv

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbharshiv village had a total population of 747 people, including 367 males and 380 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.04%, with male literacy at 72.20% and female literacy at 50.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 482.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbharshiv

Kumbharshiv 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 Kumbharshiv

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kumbharshiv. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kumbharshiv is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kumbharshiv is about 33 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 Kumbharshiv

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

Health Facilities in Kumbharshiv

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

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