Indian Village Directory

Gundale Village

Gundale is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552241, the Census 2011 record lists 3,409 people in 734 households and the reported area is 309 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Gundale is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552241 and 3,409 people in 734 households.
Village Code552241
Population3,409
Households734
Area309 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar

Key Village Facts

Village
Gundale
Census Village Code
552241
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palghar
Sub-district Census Code
04163
CD Block
Palghar
Households
734
Population
3,409
Male Population
1,701
Female Population
1,708
Sex Ratio
1,004.12
Area
309 hectares
Area
3.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gundale at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,409 people, 309 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Gundale, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictThane
TalukaPalghar
CD BlockPalghar
  • Gundale falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 552241.
  • The record lists 3,409 people living in 734 households.
  • The reported village area is 309 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,103.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share87.8%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gundale in the official administrative record. Census village code 552241 and Palghar CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04163
Village Census Code
552241
CD Block Code
0214
CD Block Name
Palghar

Location and Distance

Palghar is the nearest town listed for Gundale, about 17 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 142 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palghar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
142 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
309 hectares
Area
3.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,409 people in 734 households, with 1,701 male residents and 1,708 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 0.41% and ST share is 87.8% for Gundale. Population density works out to about 1,103.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
734
Total Population
3,409
Male Population
1,701
Female Population
1,708
Sex Ratio
1,004.12
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
14
SC Male Population
11
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
0.41
ST Population
2,993
ST Male Population
1,468
ST Female Population
1,525
ST Population Share
87.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gundale list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
5
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gundale. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gundale include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gundale include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gundale include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gundale is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gundale show that reported agricultural commodities include Grass and Rice. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Grass
Agricultural Commodities Second
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
149 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
140.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gundale village located?

Gundale is in Palghar Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Gundale village in?

Gundale village is in Thane district.

Which state is Gundale village in?

Gundale village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Gundale under?

Gundale comes under Palghar Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gundale?

The Census village code of Gundale is 552241.

What is the population of Gundale village?

The village record lists 3,409 people and 734 households for Gundale.

How many households are in Gundale village?

The village record lists 734 households for Gundale.

What is the male and female population of Gundale?

The record lists 1,701 male residents and 1,708 female residents for Gundale.

What is the sex ratio of Gundale village?

The sex ratio of Gundale is 1,004.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gundale village?

The reported geographical area of Gundale is 309 hectares.

What is the population density of Gundale village?

The approximate population density of Gundale is 1,103.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gundale?

The nearest town listed for Gundale is Palghar, about 17 km away.

How far is Gundale from the district headquarters?

Gundale is about 142 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gundale from the sub-district headquarters?

Gundale is about 17 km from Palghar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gundale?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gundale.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gundale?

For Gundale, reported agricultural commodities include Grass and Rice.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gundale.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Gundale.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.