Mandus - Murbad, Thane

Mandus is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bursunge serves as the Village Panchayat for Mandus village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandus is 553191. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Mandus 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 Mandus

According to the 2011 Census, Mandus village had a total population of 355 people, including 169 males and 186 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.86%, with male literacy at 97.24% and female literacy at 75.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population355169186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512427
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population261141120
Illiterate Population942866

Nearby Villages of Mandus

Mandus 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WanoteSouth-West1.09 km
KhedEast1.62 km
AlaweNorth-East1.68 km
ShaiSouth-West2.03 km
ShelgaonSouth-East2.19 km
KambeNorth3.88 km
MaladNorth-West4.13 km
TembhurliWest4.60 km
ShiroshiSouth-West4.60 km
GundeEast4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandus

Mandus is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Mandus is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mandus is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandus

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mandus

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mandus

Where is Mandus located?

Mandus village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Mandus?

The Village Panchayat of Mandus is Bursunge.

What is the pincode of Mandus?

The pincode of Mandus is 421402.

What is the population of Mandus?

Mandus had a total population of 355, including 169 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Mandus?

Mandus had 72 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mandus?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandus was 85.86%. Male literacy was 97.24% and female literacy was 75.47%.