Gerase
Gerase is a village located in Kalyan tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Kalyan (tehsildar office) and 67km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Gerase village is also a gram panchayat.
Gerase has its own place in the vibrant Thane region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Gerase
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gerase is 552922. The village spans a total geographical area of 296.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 421301. Kalyan is nearest town to Gerase village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.
When it comes to local governance, Gerase village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Gerase
Population of Gerase
Below is a concise population overview of Gerase as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 823 | 428 | 395 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 138 | 70 | 68 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 131 | 64 | 67 |
Literate Population | 523 | 310 | 213 |
Illiterate Population | 300 | 118 | 182 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gerase village:
- The total population of Gerase village is around 823, including approximately 428 males and 395 females, with a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 138 children aged 0–6 years in Gerase village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Gerase village has 5 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 131 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Gerase village is about 63.55%, with male literacy at 72.43% and female literacy at 53.92%.
- There are around 179 households in Gerase village.
Connectivity of Gerase
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gerase. As per the 2011 stats, Gerase had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gerase
Knowing the nearby villages of Gerase helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gerase.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerase
- Where is Gerase located?
- Gerase village is situated in Kalyan Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gerase?
- Gerase serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Gerase?
- The pincode of Gerase is 421301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gerase as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gerase is 823, with 428 males and 395 females.
- How many households are there in Gerase as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gerase village has a total of 179 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gerase as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gerase is 63.55%. The male literacy rate is 72.43%, while the female literacy rate is 53.92%.