Ganeshpur - Murbad, Thane
Ganeshpur is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Milhe serves as the Village Panchayat for Ganeshpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshpur is 553265. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Ganeshpur 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 Ganeshpur
According to the 2011 Census, Ganeshpur village had a total population of 459 people, including 241 males and 218 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.36%, with male literacy at 90.05% and female literacy at 63.55%.
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 | 459 | 241 | 218 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 20 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 328 | 199 | 129 |
| Illiterate Population | 131 | 42 | 89 |
Nearby Villages of Ganeshpur
Ganeshpur 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 Ganeshpur
Ganeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Ganeshpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ganeshpur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ganeshpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ganeshpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Ganeshpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ganeshpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ganeshpur
Where is Ganeshpur located?
Ganeshpur village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Ganeshpur?
The Village Panchayat of Ganeshpur is Milhe.
What is the pincode of Ganeshpur?
The pincode of Ganeshpur is 421401.
What is the population of Ganeshpur?
Ganeshpur had a total population of 459, including 241 males and 218 females.
How many households are there in Ganeshpur?
Ganeshpur had 100 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ganeshpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganeshpur was 77.36%. Male literacy was 90.05% and female literacy was 63.55%.