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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Tulshi village had a total population of 358 people, including 188 males and 170 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.09%, with male literacy at 63.01% and female literacy at 51.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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