Jarandi - Shahapur, Thane

Jarandi is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dhamani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarandi is 552759. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.77 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Jarandi 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 Jarandi

As per Census 2011, Jarandi village has a total population of 736 people, consisting of 371 males and 365 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 356 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarandi

Jarandi 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 Jarandi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jarandi. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Jarandi is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Jarandi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarandi

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

Health Facilities in Jarandi

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

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