Talwade - Shahapur, Thane

Talwade is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Talwada serves as the Village Panchayat for Talwade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talwade is 552780. The village covers a total geographical area of 625 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Talwade 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 Talwade

According to the 2011 Census, Talwade village had a total population of 999 people, including 496 males and 503 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.19%, with male literacy at 63.64% and female literacy at 40.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 968.

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

Nearby Villages of Talwade

Talwade 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 Talwade

Public transport in the Talwade is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Talwade is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Talwade is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talwade

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

Health Facilities in Talwade

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

FAQs about Talwade