Ratandhale - Shahapur, Thane

Ratandhale is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Umbarkhand serves as the Village Panchayat for Ratandhale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratandhale is 552763. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.61 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Ratandhale 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 Ratandhale

According to the 2011 Census, Ratandhale village had a total population of 514 people, including 243 males and 271 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.76%, with male literacy at 71.63% and female literacy at 56.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratandhale

Ratandhale 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 Ratandhale

Public transport in the Ratandhale 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 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Ratandhale is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ratandhale is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratandhale

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

Health Facilities in Ratandhale

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

FAQs about Ratandhale