Yewai - Bhiwandi, Thane

Yewai is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Nimbavali serves as the Village Panchayat for Yewai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yewai is 552642. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Yewai 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 Yewai

According to the 2011 Census, Yewai village had a total population of 673 people, including 352 males and 321 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.13%, with male literacy at 80.41% and female literacy at 69.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Yewai

Yewai 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 Yewai

Public transport in the Yewai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ulhas Bridge Cabin, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Yewai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Yewai 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 Yewai

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

Health Facilities in Yewai

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

FAQs about Yewai