Phalegaon - Kalyan, Thane

Phalegaon is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Falegaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Phalegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phalegaon is 552937. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.19 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Phalegaon 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 Phalegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Phalegaon village had a total population of 2,263 people, including 1,186 males and 1,077 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.83%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 67.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Phalegaon

Phalegaon 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 Phalegaon

Phalegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Titvala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Phalegaon is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Phalegaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phalegaon

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

Health Facilities in Phalegaon

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

FAQs about Phalegaon