Gawali - Murbad, Thane

Gawali is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Gawali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawali is 553277. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.84 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gawali 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 Gawali

As per Census 2011, Gawali village has a total population of 943 people, consisting of 475 males and 468 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 577 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 117 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawali

Gawali 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 Gawali

Gawali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Gawali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Gawali is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gawali

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

Health Facilities in Gawali

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

FAQs about Gawali