Tembhe - Shahapur, Thane

Tembhe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Tembha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tembhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tembhe is 552737. The village covers a total geographical area of 608.67 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Tembhe 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 Tembhe

As per Census 2011, Tembhe village has a total population of 2,030 people, consisting of 1,017 males and 1,013 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,272 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tembhe

Tembhe 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 Tembhe

Tembhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Thansit, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Tembhe is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Tembhe is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tembhe

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

Health Facilities in Tembhe

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

FAQs about Tembhe