Kawadas - Shahapur, Thane

Kawadas is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kharivali S serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kawadas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawadas is 552729. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.35 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Kawadas 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 Kawadas

As per Census 2011, Kawadas village has a total population of 790 people, consisting of 400 males and 390 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kawadas are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kawadas

Kawadas 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 Kawadas

Public transport in the Kawadas 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 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kawadas is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kawadas 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 Kawadas

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

Health Facilities in Kawadas

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

FAQs about Kawadas