Fugale - Shahapur, Thane

Fugale is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Fugale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fugale is 552755. The village covers a total geographical area of 939.1 hectares and falls under the 421602 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Fugale 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 Fugale

According to the 2011 Census, Fugale village had a total population of 1,018 people, including 507 males and 511 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.37%, with male literacy at 36.88% and female literacy at 14.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,018.

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

Nearby Villages of Fugale

Fugale 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 Fugale

Fugale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Fugale is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Fugale is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fugale

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

Health Facilities in Fugale

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

FAQs about Fugale