Gandulwad - Shahapur, Thane

Gandulwad is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Talwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandulwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandulwad is 552783. The village covers a total geographical area of 717 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Gandulwad 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 Gandulwad

According to the 2011 Census, Gandulwad village had a total population of 820 people, including 426 males and 394 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.66%, with male literacy at 67.20% and female literacy at 44.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 804.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandulwad

Gandulwad 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 Gandulwad

Gandulwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Gandulwad is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Gandulwad is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandulwad

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

Health Facilities in Gandulwad

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

FAQs about Gandulwad