Kishor - Murbad, Thane

Kishor is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kishor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kishor is 553105. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kishor 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 Kishor

As per Census 2011, Kishor village has a total population of 1,067 people, consisting of 567 males and 500 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kishor are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kishor

Kishor 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 Kishor

Kishor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Kishor is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kishor is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kishor

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

Health Facilities in Kishor

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

FAQs about Kishor