Kalambhe - Shahapur, Thane

Kalambhe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Borsheti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalambhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalambhe is 552875. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.84 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Kalambhe 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 Kalambhe

According to the 2011 Census, Kalambhe village had a total population of 3,707 people, including 1,761 males and 1,946 females, living in 835 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.75%, with male literacy at 93.50% and female literacy at 90.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalambhe

Kalambhe 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 Kalambhe

Kalambhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kalambhe is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kalambhe is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalambhe

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

Health Facilities in Kalambhe

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

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