Kanave - Shahapur, Thane

Kanave is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kanave village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanave is 552838. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Kanave 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 Kanave

According to the 2011 Census, Kanave village had a total population of 872 people, including 444 males and 428 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 89.54% and female literacy at 65.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanave

Kanave 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 Kanave

Kanave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kanave is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kanave 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 Kanave

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

Health Facilities in Kanave

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

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