Kanhol - Murbad, Thane

Kanhol is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kanhol village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhol is 553272. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.67 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kanhol 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 Kanhol

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhol village had a total population of 822 people, including 428 males and 394 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.34%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 60.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhol

Kanhol 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 Kanhol

Public transport in the Kanhol 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 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Kanhol is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kanhol is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhol

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

Health Facilities in Kanhol

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

FAQs about Kanhol