Kudshet - Shahapur, Thane

Kudshet is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Malegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudshet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudshet is 552826. The village covers a total geographical area of 827.68 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Kudshet 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 Kudshet

According to the 2011 Census, Kudshet village had a total population of 610 people, including 313 males and 297 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 60.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 605.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudshet

Kudshet 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 Kudshet

Public transport in the Kudshet 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 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kudshet is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kudshet is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudshet

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

Health Facilities in Kudshet

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

FAQs about Kudshet