Rayate - Kalyan, Thane

Rayate is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Rayate village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayate is 552952. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 421103 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Rayate 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 Rayate

According to the 2011 Census, Rayate village had a total population of 2,516 people, including 1,284 males and 1,232 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.82%, with male literacy at 87.76% and female literacy at 71.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayate

Rayate 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 Rayate

Rayate 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 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Rayate is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Rayate is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rayate

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

Health Facilities in Rayate

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

FAQs about Rayate