Khor - Shahapur, Thane

Khor is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Vandre serves as the Village Panchayat for Khor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khor is 552717. The village covers a total geographical area of 820 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Khor 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 Khor

According to the 2011 Census, Khor village had a total population of 244 people, including 137 males and 107 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 781 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.21%, with male literacy at 74.77% and female literacy at 60.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Khor

Khor 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 Khor

Public transport in the Khor is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Khor is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Khor is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khor

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

Health Facilities in Khor

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

FAQs about Khor