Gerase - Kalyan, Thane

Gerase is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Gerase village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerase is 552922. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.74 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Gerase village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gerase

According to the 2011 Census, Gerase village had a total population of 823 people, including 428 males and 395 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.35%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerase

Gerase 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 Gerase

Gerase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Gerase is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Gerase is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gerase

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

Health Facilities in Gerase

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

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