Pudas - Bhiwandi, Thane

Pudas is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 90 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Pundas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudas is 552538. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.97 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Pudas 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 Pudas

According to the 2011 Census, Pudas village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 632 males and 611 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.18%, with male literacy at 91.20% and female literacy at 78.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Pudas

Pudas 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 Pudas

Public transport in the Pudas is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Pudas is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Pudas is about 40 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 Pudas

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

Health Facilities in Pudas

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

FAQs about Pudas