Bhorande - Murbad, Thane
Bhorande is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bhorande village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhorande is 553233. The village covers a total geographical area of 818.38 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.
Bhorande 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 Bhorande
According to the 2011 Census, Bhorande village had a total population of 64 people, including 36 males and 28 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 778 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.59%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64 | 36 | 28 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 64 | 36 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 45 | 29 | 16 |
| Illiterate Population | 19 | 7 | 12 |
Nearby Villages of Bhorande
Bhorande is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bhorande
Bhorande is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Bhorande is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Bhorande is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bhorande
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhorande village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bhorande
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhorande village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bhorande
Where is Bhorande located?
Bhorande village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Bhorande?
Bhorande is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bhorande?
The pincode of Bhorande is 421401.
What is the population of Bhorande?
Bhorande had a total population of 64, including 36 males and 28 females.
How many households are there in Bhorande?
Bhorande had 12 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bhorande?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhorande was 77.59%. Male literacy was 85.29% and female literacy was 66.67%.