Valkas - Kalyan, Thane

Valkas 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 84 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Behere serves as the Village Panchayat for Valkas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valkas is 552919. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.33 hectares and falls under the 421605 pincode. Kalyan-dombivli is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Valkas 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 Valkas

According to the 2011 Census, Valkas village had a total population of 437 people, including 232 males and 205 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 79.40% and female literacy at 61.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Valkas

Valkas 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 Valkas

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Valkas. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan-dombivli to Valkas is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Valkas is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Valkas

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

Health Facilities in Valkas

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

FAQs about Valkas