Ghiwande Village Overview
Ghiwande is a village in Jawhar tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It lies about 16 km from Jawhar tehsil headquarters and around 126 km from Thane district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ghivanda is the Gram Panchayat for Ghiwande village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ghiwande village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghiwande is 551886. The village covers a geographical area of 808 hectares and has a pincode of 401603. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Ghiwande
Population & Demographics of Ghiwande
This section provides population and demographic details of Ghiwande village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,932 | 929 | 1,003 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 471 | 223 | 248 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,924 | 925 | 999 |
| Literate Population | 546 | 324 | 222 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,386 | 605 | 781 |
Key population details of Ghiwande village are given below:
- Ghiwande village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,932, including approximately 929 males and 1,003 females, with a sex ratio of 1079 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 1,924 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ghiwande village is low, with a literacy rate of about 28.26%.
- There are around 407 households in Ghiwande village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ghiwande
Transport facilities help residents of Ghiwande village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ghiwande
The following villages are located close to Ghiwande and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghiwande
- Where is Ghiwande located?
- Ghiwande village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghiwande?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ghiwande is Ghivanda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ghiwande?
- The pincode of Ghiwande is 401603.
- What is the population of Ghiwande?
- Ghiwande has a total population of 1,932, including 929 males and 1,003 females.
- How many households are there in Ghiwande?
- There are 407 households in Ghiwande.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghiwande?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghiwande is 28.26%. Male literacy is 34.88% and female literacy is 22.13%.