Khedale - Murbad, Thane

Khedale is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Khedale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedale is 553168. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.18 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Khedale 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 Khedale

According to the 2011 Census, Khedale village had a total population of 623 people, including 325 males and 298 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.21%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 63.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedale

Khedale 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 Khedale

Public transport in the Khedale is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Khedale is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Khedale is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedale

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

Health Facilities in Khedale

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

FAQs about Khedale