Ushid - Kalyan, Thane

Ushid is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Ushid village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ushid is 552936. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.89 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Ushid 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 Ushid

As per Census 2011, Ushid village has a total population of 837 people, consisting of 421 males and 416 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 584 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ushid are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population837421416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1175364
Scheduled Castes (SC)321517
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1459
Literate Population584331253
Illiterate Population25390163

Nearby Villages of Ushid

Ushid 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AareleWest1.28 km
HalEast1.45 km
GhosaiSouth-East2.42 km
AmbarjeEast2.60 km
PalsoliNorth-West2.62 km
PhalegaonSouth-West2.62 km
DanbavWest2.69 km
SheiNorth-East3.21 km
KakadpadaNorth3.87 km
NadgaonWest4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ushid

Ushid is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Ushid is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ushid is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ushid

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ushid

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ushid

Where is Ushid located?

Ushid village is located in Kalyan Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ushid?

Ushid is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ushid?

The pincode of Ushid is 421605.

What is the population of Ushid?

Ushid has a total population of 837, including 421 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Ushid?

There are 182 households in Ushid.

What is the literacy rate in Ushid?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ushid is 69.77%. Male literacy is 78.62% and female literacy is 60.82%.