Ghotsai - Kalyan, Thane

Ghotsai is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Ghotsai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotsai is 552950. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.9 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ghotsai 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 Ghotsai

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotsai village had a total population of 2,902 people, including 1,455 males and 1,447 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.68%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 71.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghotsai

Ghotsai 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 Ghotsai

Ghotsai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titvala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Ghotsai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ghotsai is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghotsai

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

Health Facilities in Ghotsai

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

FAQs about Ghotsai