Avale - Shahapur, Thane

Avale is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Avale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avale is 552719. The village covers a total geographical area of 528 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Avale 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 Avale

According to the 2011 Census, Avale village had a total population of 1,461 people, including 710 males and 751 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 74.16% and female literacy at 50.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,437.

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

Nearby Villages of Avale

Avale 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 Avale

Public transport in the Avale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Avale is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Avale is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avale

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

Health Facilities in Avale

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

FAQs about Avale