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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Khutghar village has a total population of 1,205 people, consisting of 616 males and 589 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,205616589
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1479156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20811197
Literate Population777424353
Illiterate Population428192236

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SapgaonNorth-East1.14 km
AndadSouth-West1.76 km
BamaneNorth-West1.94 km
TuteNorth2.45 km
KawadasNorth2.57 km
VafeNorth-West2.62 km
Nadgaon (lenad)South2.74 km
KalambheWest3.19 km
Borsheti (khurd)South-West3.51 km
HivSouth-West3.76 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Khutghar

Where is Khutghar located?

Khutghar village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khutghar?

Khutghar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khutghar?

The pincode of Khutghar is 421601.

What is the population of Khutghar?

Khutghar has a total population of 1,205, including 616 males and 589 females.

How many households are there in Khutghar?

There are 280 households in Khutghar.

What is the literacy rate in Khutghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khutghar is 64.48%. Male literacy is 68.83% and female literacy is 59.93%.