Karade - Shahapur, Thane

Karade is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Avale serves as the Village Panchayat for Karade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karade is 552720. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Karade 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 Karade

According to the 2011 Census, Karade village had a total population of 270 people, including 128 males and 142 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.79%, with male literacy at 70.75% and female literacy at 37.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Karade

Karade 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 Karade

Public transport in the Karade 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 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Karade is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Karade is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karade

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

Health Facilities in Karade

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

FAQs about Karade