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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Taharpur village had a total population of 714 people, including 360 males and 354 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.44%, with male literacy at 97.74% and female literacy at 89.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

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