Galtare
Galtare is a village located in Vada tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Vada (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Galtare village is also a gram panchayat.
Galtare has its own place in the vibrant Thane region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Galtare
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Galtare is 552030. The village spans a total geographical area of 679 hectares. Palghar is nearest town to Galtare village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.
When it comes to local governance, Galtare village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Vikramgad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Galtare
Population of Galtare
Below is a concise population overview of Galtare as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,474 | 1,336 | 1,138 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 300 | 166 | 134 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,273 | 1,179 | 1,094 |
| Literate Population | 1,603 | 974 | 629 |
| Illiterate Population | 871 | 362 | 509 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Galtare village:
- The total population of Galtare village is around 2,474, including approximately 1,336 males and 1,138 females, with a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 300 children aged 0–6 years in Galtare village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Galtare village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2,273 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Galtare village is about 64.79%, with male literacy at 72.90% and female literacy at 55.27%.
- There are around 449 households in Galtare village.
Connectivity of Galtare
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Galtare. As per the 2011 stats, Galtare had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Galtare
Knowing the nearby villages of Galtare helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Galtare.
Frequently Asked Questions about Galtare
- Where is Galtare located?
- Galtare village is situated in Vada Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Galtare?
- Galtare serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Galtare as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Galtare is 2,474, with 1,336 males and 1,138 females.
- How many households are there in Galtare as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Galtare village has a total of 449 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Galtare as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Galtare is 64.79%. The male literacy rate is 72.90%, while the female literacy rate is 55.27%.