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

According to the 2011 Census, Vehale village had a total population of 956 people, including 503 males and 453 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.78%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 63.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

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