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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Hal village has a total population of 444 people, consisting of 221 males and 223 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population444221223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)205105100
Literate Population273151122
Illiterate Population17170101

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmbarjeEast1.16 km
GhosaiSouth-East1.38 km
UshidWest1.45 km
SheiNorth2.49 km
AareleWest2.73 km
MasavaneNorth-East3.39 km
PhalegaonSouth-West3.47 km
PalsoliNorth-West3.59 km
AsoseSouth-East3.91 km
ChikhaleEast3.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hal

Where is Hal located?

Hal village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hal?

The Gram Panchayat of Hal is Madh.

What is the pincode of Hal?

The pincode of Hal is 421601.

What is the population of Hal?

Hal has a total population of 444, including 221 males and 223 females.

How many households are there in Hal?

There are 92 households in Hal.

What is the literacy rate in Hal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hal is 61.49%. Male literacy is 68.33% and female literacy is 54.71%.