Vaishakhare - Murbad, Thane

Vaishakhare is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vaishakhare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaishakhare is 553235. The village covers a total geographical area of 1147.9 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

Vaishakhare 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 Vaishakhare

As per Census 2011, Vaishakhare village has a total population of 1,587 people, consisting of 785 males and 802 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,034 literate and 553 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 593 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaishakhare

Vaishakhare 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 Vaishakhare

Vaishakhare 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 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Vaishakhare is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Vaishakhare is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaishakhare

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

Health Facilities in Vaishakhare

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

FAQs about Vaishakhare