Khateghar - Murbad, Thane

Khateghar is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Khateghar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khateghar is 553126. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.66 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khateghar 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 Khateghar

According to the 2011 Census, Khateghar village had a total population of 963 people, including 465 males and 498 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 56.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Khateghar

Khateghar 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 Khateghar

Khateghar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Khateghar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Khateghar is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khateghar

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

Health Facilities in Khateghar

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

FAQs about Khateghar