Babhale - Shahapur, Thane

Babhale is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Babhale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhale is 552850. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Babhale 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 Babhale

According to the 2011 Census, Babhale village had a total population of 730 people, including 368 males and 362 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 93.58% and female literacy at 70.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Babhale

Babhale 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 Babhale

Public transport in the Babhale is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Babhale is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Babhale is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babhale

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

Health Facilities in Babhale

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

FAQs about Babhale