Karvele - Murbad, Thane

Karvele is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Karvale serves as the Village Panchayat for Karvele village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karvele is 553090. The village covers a total geographical area of 1170.16 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Karvele 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 Karvele

According to the 2011 Census, Karvele village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 580 males and 538 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 91.51% and female literacy at 71.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Karvele

Karvele 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 Karvele

Karvele is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Karvele is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Karvele is about 62 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 Karvele

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

Health Facilities in Karvele

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

FAQs about Karvele