Andad - Shahapur, Thane

Andad is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Andad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andad is 552880. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.72 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Andad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andad

As per Census 2011, Andad village has a total population of 907 people, consisting of 473 males and 434 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Andad

Andad 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 Andad

Public transport in the Andad is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Andad is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Andad is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andad

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

Health Facilities in Andad

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

FAQs about Andad