Hal - Shahapur, Thane

Hal is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Madh serves as the Village Panchayat for Hal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hal is 552895. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.73 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Hal 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 Hal

According to the 2011 Census, Hal village had a total population of 444 people, including 221 males and 223 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Hal

Hal 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 Hal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Hal. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Hal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Hal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hal

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

Health Facilities in Hal

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

FAQs about Hal