Masavane - Shahapur, Thane

Masavane is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Masavane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masavane is 552899. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.12 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Masavane 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 Masavane

As per Census 2011, Masavane village has a total population of 795 people, consisting of 407 males and 388 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 539 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Masavane

Masavane 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 Masavane

Public transport in the Masavane is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Masavane is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Masavane is about 74 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 Masavane

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

Health Facilities in Masavane

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

FAQs about Masavane