Paye - Bhiwandi, Thane

Paye is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Paye village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paye is 552471. The village covers a total geographical area of 1690 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Paye 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 Paye

According to the 2011 Census, Paye village had a total population of 1,919 people, including 956 males and 963 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.94%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 68.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,136.

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

Nearby Villages of Paye

Paye 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 Paye

Paye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaman Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Paye is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Paye is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paye

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

Health Facilities in Paye

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

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