Pofodi - Shahapur, Thane

Pofodi is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kanave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pofodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pofodi is 552839. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Pofodi 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 Pofodi

As per Census 2011, Pofodi village has a total population of 401 people, consisting of 207 males and 194 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pofodi

Pofodi 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 Pofodi

Public transport in the Pofodi 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 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Pofodi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Pofodi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pofodi

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

Health Facilities in Pofodi

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

FAQs about Pofodi