Parhe - Murbad, Thane

Parhe is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Parhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parhe is 553169. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.48 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Parhe 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 Parhe

As per Census 2011, Parhe village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 360 males and 345 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parhe

Parhe 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 Parhe

Parhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Parhe is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Parhe 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 Parhe

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

Health Facilities in Parhe

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

FAQs about Parhe