Lahe - Shahapur, Thane

Lahe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Lahe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahe is 552698. The village covers a total geographical area of 710 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Lahe 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 Lahe

According to the 2011 Census, Lahe village had a total population of 1,648 people, including 842 males and 806 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.49%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 63.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 518.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahe

Lahe 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 Lahe

Lahe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Thansit, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Lahe is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Lahe is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahe

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

Health Facilities in Lahe

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

FAQs about Lahe