Taharpur - Shahapur, Thane

Taharpur is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Taharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taharpur is 552708. The village covers a total geographical area of 666 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Taharpur 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 Taharpur

As per Census 2011, Taharpur village has a total population of 714 people, consisting of 360 males and 354 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 570 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taharpur

Taharpur 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 Taharpur

Taharpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Taharpur is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Taharpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taharpur

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

Health Facilities in Taharpur

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

FAQs about Taharpur