Khutghar - Shahapur, Thane

Khutghar is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Khutghar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khutghar is 552879. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khutghar 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 Khutghar

According to the 2011 Census, Khutghar village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 616 males and 589 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.44%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 66.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Khutghar

Khutghar 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 Khutghar

Public transport in the Khutghar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Khutghar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Khutghar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khutghar

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

Health Facilities in Khutghar

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

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