Newade - Bhiwandi, Thane

Newade is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kelhe serves as the Village Panchayat for Newade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newade is 552575. The village covers a total geographical area of 824.4 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Newade 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 Newade

According to the 2011 Census, Newade village had a total population of 658 people, including 332 males and 326 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.20%, with male literacy at 67.27% and female literacy at 45.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 632.

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

Nearby Villages of Newade

Newade 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 Newade

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Newade. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Newade is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Newade 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 Newade

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

Health Facilities in Newade

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

FAQs about Newade