Tulshi - Bhiwandi, Thane

Tulshi is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mohandool serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulshi is 552594. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.62 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Tulshi 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 Tulshi

As per Census 2011, Tulshi village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 188 males and 170 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 165 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tulshi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population358188170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694227
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238129109
Literate Population1659273
Illiterate Population1939697

Nearby Villages of Tulshi

Tulshi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShirgaonNorth1.71 km
RahurSouth1.77 km
KaranjotiEast1.82 km
MohandulNorth-East2.18 km
KumbharshivSouth-East2.45 km
KhambaleNorth-West2.50 km
DalepadaSouth-West2.68 km
KushivaliWest3.35 km
Devali Tarfe RahurSouth3.37 km
MahapNorth3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulshi

Tulshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Tulshi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Tulshi is about 36 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 Tulshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tulshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tulshi

Where is Tulshi located?

Tulshi village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tulshi?

The Gram Panchayat of Tulshi is Mohandool.

What is the pincode of Tulshi?

The pincode of Tulshi is 421302.

What is the population of Tulshi?

Tulshi has a total population of 358, including 188 males and 170 females.

How many households are there in Tulshi?

There are 90 households in Tulshi.

What is the literacy rate in Tulshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulshi is 46.09%. Male literacy is 48.94% and female literacy is 42.94%.