Rahur - Bhiwandi, Thane

Rahur 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 32 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Rahur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahur is 552596. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.79 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Rahur 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 Rahur

According to the 2011 Census, Rahur village had a total population of 914 people, including 485 males and 429 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.20%, with male literacy at 63.39% and female literacy at 45.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 519.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahur

Rahur 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 Rahur

Rahur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Rahur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Rahur is about 32 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 Rahur

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

Health Facilities in Rahur

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

FAQs about Rahur