Sarlambe - Shahapur, Thane

Sarlambe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sarlambe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarlambe is 552733. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.56 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Sarlambe 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 Sarlambe

According to the 2011 Census, Sarlambe village had a total population of 1,873 people, including 972 males and 901 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.19%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 69.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,873972901
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236123113
Scheduled Castes (SC)553124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)582929
Literate Population1,329782547
Illiterate Population544190354

Nearby Villages of Sarlambe

Sarlambe 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ArjunaliSouth-West1.19 km
KhutadiEast1.20 km
KasgaonSouth2.81 km
AawreWest3.33 km
SajivaliNorth-East3.42 km
TuteSouth3.53 km
KawadasSouth-West3.85 km
ShilottarSouth-East4.26 km
KambareSouth-West4.41 km
KukambheNorth4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarlambe

Sarlambe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Sarlambe is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Sarlambe is about 68 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 Sarlambe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarlambe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarlambe

Where is Sarlambe located?

Sarlambe village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Sarlambe?

Sarlambe is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarlambe?

The pincode of Sarlambe is 421601.

What is the population of Sarlambe?

Sarlambe had a total population of 1,873, including 972 males and 901 females.

How many households are there in Sarlambe?

Sarlambe had 374 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarlambe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarlambe was 81.19%. Male literacy was 92.11% and female literacy was 69.42%.