Kashti - Shahapur, Thane

Kashti is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dalkhan serves as the Village Panchayat for Kashti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashti is 552766. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.14 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Kashti 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 Kashti

According to the 2011 Census, Kashti village had a total population of 605 people, including 362 males and 243 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 671 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.02%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 83.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashti

Kashti 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 Kashti

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kashti. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Kashti is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kashti is about 74 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 Kashti

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

Health Facilities in Kashti

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

FAQs about Kashti