Sape - Bhiwandi, Thane

Sape is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sape village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sape is 552607. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.96 hectares and falls under the 421101 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sape 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 Sape

According to the 2011 Census, Sape village had a total population of 1,443 people, including 757 males and 686 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.35%, with male literacy at 88.24% and female literacy at 65.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Sape

Sape 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 Sape

Sape is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titvala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Sape is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Sape is about 35 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 Sape

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

Health Facilities in Sape

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

FAQs about Sape