Poyshet Village Overview
Poyshet is a village in Jawhar tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It lies about 8 km from Jawhar tehsil headquarters and around 120 km from Thane district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hiradpada is the Gram Panchayat for Poyshet village.
The sections below provide essential information about Poyshet 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 Poyshet is 551888. The village covers a geographical area of 383 hectares and has a pincode of 401602. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Poyshet
Population & Demographics of Poyshet
This section provides population and demographic details of Poyshet village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 744 | 365 | 379 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 61 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 735 | 359 | 376 |
| Literate Population | 408 | 240 | 168 |
| Illiterate Population | 336 | 125 | 211 |
Key population details of Poyshet village are given below:
- Poyshet village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 744, including approximately 365 males and 379 females, with a sex ratio of 1038 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 735 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Poyshet village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 54.84%.
- There are around 196 households in Poyshet village.
Transport & Connectivity of Poyshet
Transport facilities help residents of Poyshet 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Poyshet
The following villages are located close to Poyshet 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 Poyshet
- Where is Poyshet located?
- Poyshet village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Poyshet?
- The Gram Panchayat of Poyshet is Hiradpada (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Poyshet?
- The pincode of Poyshet is 401602.
- What is the population of Poyshet?
- Poyshet has a total population of 744, including 365 males and 379 females.
- How many households are there in Poyshet?
- There are 196 households in Poyshet.
- What is the literacy rate in Poyshet?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poyshet is 54.84%. Male literacy is 65.75% and female literacy is 44.33%.