Bhagdal - Shahapur, Thane

Bhagdal is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dahivali serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhagdal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagdal is 552912. The village covers a total geographical area of 505.06 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Bhagdal 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 Bhagdal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagdal village had a total population of 531 people, including 279 males and 252 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.80%, with male literacy at 76.42% and female literacy at 62.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagdal

Bhagdal 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 Bhagdal

Public transport in the Bhagdal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Bhagdal is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Bhagdal is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagdal

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

Health Facilities in Bhagdal

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

FAQs about Bhagdal