Veluk - Murbad, Thane
Veluk 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. Veluk village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Veluk is 553188. The village covers a total geographical area of 311 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.
Veluk 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 Veluk
As per Census 2011, Veluk village has a total population of 1,360 people, consisting of 665 males and 695 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 875 literate and 485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Veluk are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,360 | 665 | 695 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 166 | 90 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 875 | 492 | 383 |
| Illiterate Population | 485 | 173 | 312 |
Nearby Villages of Veluk
Veluk is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Veluk
Public transport in the Veluk is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Veluk is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Veluk 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 Veluk
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Veluk village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Veluk
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Veluk village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Veluk
Where is Veluk located?
Veluk village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Veluk?
Veluk is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Veluk?
The pincode of Veluk is 421401.
What is the population of Veluk?
Veluk has a total population of 1,360, including 665 males and 695 females.
How many households are there in Veluk?
There are 272 households in Veluk.
What is the literacy rate in Veluk?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Veluk is 64.34%. Male literacy is 73.98% and female literacy is 55.11%.