Waret - Bhiwandi, Thane

Waret 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 34 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Varet serves as the Village Panchayat for Waret village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waret is 552500. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.69 hectares and falls under the 401204 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Waret 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 Waret

According to the 2011 Census, Waret village had a total population of 819 people, including 441 males and 378 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.89%, with male literacy at 81.61% and female literacy at 71.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Waret

Waret 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 Waret

Waret is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Waret is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Waret is about 34 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 Waret

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

Health Facilities in Waret

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

FAQs about Waret