Khoste - Shahapur, Thane

Khoste is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bhavse serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khoste village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoste is 552707. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khoste 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 Khoste

As per Census 2011, Khoste village has a total population of 354 people, consisting of 184 males and 170 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 352 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khoste

Khoste 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 Khoste

Khoste is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Khoste is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Khoste 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 Khoste

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

Health Facilities in Khoste

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

FAQs about Khoste