Vehale - Kalyan, Thane

Vehale is a village situated in the Kalyan tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyan and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vehale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vehale is 552923. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.07 hectares and falls under the 421103 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Vehale 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 Vehale

As per Census 2011, Vehale village has a total population of 956 people, consisting of 503 males and 453 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 177 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vehale

Vehale 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 Vehale

Vehale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Vehale is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vehale is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vehale

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

Health Facilities in Vehale

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

FAQs about Vehale