Kalbhonde - Shahapur, Thane

Kalbhonde is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kalbhonde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalbhonde is 552772. The village covers a total geographical area of 1732 hectares and falls under the 421602 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Kalbhonde 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 Kalbhonde

According to the 2011 Census, Kalbhonde village had a total population of 997 people, including 510 males and 487 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.21%, with male literacy at 41.10% and female literacy at 25.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 997.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalbhonde

Kalbhonde 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 Kalbhonde

Public transport in the Kalbhonde is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Kalbhonde is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kalbhonde is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalbhonde

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

Health Facilities in Kalbhonde

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

FAQs about Kalbhonde