Alawe - Murbad, Thane

Alawe is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bhorande serves as the Village Panchayat for Alawe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alawe is 553189. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Alawe 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 Alawe

According to the 2011 Census, Alawe village had a total population of 351 people, including 174 males and 177 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.92%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Alawe

Alawe 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 Alawe

Public transport in the Alawe is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Alawe is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Alawe is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alawe

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

Health Facilities in Alawe

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

FAQs about Alawe