Raye - Kalyan, Thane

Raye is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Raye village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raye is 552930. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan-dombivli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Raye 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 Raye

According to the 2011 Census, Raye village had a total population of 2,187 people, including 1,130 males and 1,057 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 84.74% and female literacy at 75.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Nearby Villages of Raye

Raye 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 Raye

Raye 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 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan-dombivli to Raye is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Raye is about 36 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 Raye

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

Health Facilities in Raye

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

FAQs about Raye