Hireghar - Murbad, Thane

Hireghar 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. Asose serves as the Village Panchayat for Hireghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hireghar is 553084. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.12 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Hireghar 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 Hireghar

According to the 2011 Census, Hireghar village had a total population of 225 people, including 110 males and 115 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.85%, with male literacy at 62.77% and female literacy at 48.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Hireghar

Hireghar 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 Hireghar

Hireghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Titvala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Hireghar is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Hireghar 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 Hireghar

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

Health Facilities in Hireghar

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

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