Narayangaon - Shahapur, Thane

Narayangaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Malegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narayangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayangaon is 552827. The village covers a total geographical area of 788.89 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Narayangaon 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 Narayangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Narayangaon village had a total population of 1,317 people, including 687 males and 630 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 88.32% and female literacy at 66.96%.

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

Nearby Villages of Narayangaon

Narayangaon 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 Narayangaon

Narayangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Narayangaon is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Narayangaon 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 Narayangaon

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

Health Facilities in Narayangaon

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

FAQs about Narayangaon