Ghorale - Murbad, Thane

Ghorale is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Potgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Ghorale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorale is 553107. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.93 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ghorale 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 Ghorale

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorale village had a total population of 796 people, including 414 males and 382 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 81.32% and female literacy at 56.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghorale

Ghorale 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 Ghorale

Ghorale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Ghorale is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ghorale is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorale

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

Health Facilities in Ghorale

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

FAQs about Ghorale