Mhaskal - Kalyan, Thane

Mhaskal is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mhaskal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhaskal is 552949. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.24 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mhaskal 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 Mhaskal

According to the 2011 Census, Mhaskal village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 609 males and 617 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.97%, with male literacy at 72.47% and female literacy at 59.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Mhaskal

Mhaskal 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 Mhaskal

Mhaskal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Titvala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Mhaskal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mhaskal is about 37 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 Mhaskal

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

Health Facilities in Mhaskal

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

FAQs about Mhaskal