Walshind - Bhiwandi, Thane

Walshind is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sonale serves as the Village Panchayat for Walshind village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walshind is 552643. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.03 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Walshind 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 East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walshind

According to the 2011 Census, Walshind village had a total population of 1,219 people, including 645 males and 574 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.67%, with male literacy at 78.01% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Walshind

Walshind 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 Walshind

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Walshind. The nearest railway station is Kalyan Jn, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Walshind is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Walshind is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walshind

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

Health Facilities in Walshind

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

FAQs about Walshind