Tanasa - Shahapur, Thane

Tanasa is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Aghai serves as the Village Panchayat for Tanasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanasa is 552694. The village covers a total geographical area of 9588 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Tanasa 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 Tanasa

According to the 2011 Census, Tanasa village had a total population of 2,178 people, including 1,053 males and 1,125 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.59%, with male literacy at 47.70% and female literacy at 31.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,067.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanasa

Tanasa 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 Tanasa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tanasa. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Tanasa is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Tanasa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanasa

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

Health Facilities in Tanasa

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

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