Kinhavali - Shahapur, Thane

Kinhavali is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kinhavali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinhavali is 552856. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Kinhavali 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 Kinhavali

According to the 2011 Census, Kinhavali village had a total population of 3,548 people, including 1,814 males and 1,734 females, living in 778 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.29%, with male literacy at 95.64% and female literacy at 84.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinhavali

Kinhavali 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 Kinhavali

Public transport in the Kinhavali 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 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kinhavali is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kinhavali is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinhavali

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

Health Facilities in Kinhavali

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

FAQs about Kinhavali