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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Avale village has a total population of 1,461 people, consisting of 710 males and 751 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 759 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,437 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,461710751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)242114128
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,437699738
Literate Population759442317
Illiterate Population702268434

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaradeNorth-East1.84 km
ChandrotiNorth2.74 km
DahagaonSouth-West3.01 km
MahuliNorth-West3.37 km
MamnoliNorth3.55 km
KhativaliSouth3.69 km
KatbaoSouth-West4.27 km
KalambheEast4.53 km
ValshetSouth-East4.61 km
VehloliSouth4.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Avale

Where is Avale located?

Avale village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Avale?

Avale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Avale?

The pincode of Avale is 421601.

What is the population of Avale?

Avale has a total population of 1,461, including 710 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Avale?

There are 291 households in Avale.

What is the literacy rate in Avale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Avale is 51.95%. Male literacy is 62.25% and female literacy is 42.21%.