Babare - Shahapur, Thane

Babare is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sakadbav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babare is 552796. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Babare 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 Babare

As per Census 2011, Babare village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 182 males and 130 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 714 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 85 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Babare

Babare 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 Babare

Babare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Babare is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Babare is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babare

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

Health Facilities in Babare

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

FAQs about Babare