Indian Village Directory

Gundave Village

Gundave is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552374, the Census 2011 record lists 850 people in 195 households and the reported area is 308.57 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 33 km.

In short:

Gundave is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552374 and 850 people in 195 households.

Village Code552374
Population850
Households195
Area308.57 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar

Detailed village profile

Gundave at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 850 people, 308.57 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Gundave, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Thane
Taluka Palghar
CD Block Palghar
  • Gundave falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 552374.
  • The record lists 850 people living in 195 households.
  • The reported village area is 308.57 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 Village Facts

Village
Gundave
Census Village Code
552374
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
195
Population
850
Male Population
438
Female Population
412
Sex Ratio
940.64
Area
308.57 hectares
Area
3.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
33 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 275.46 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.36 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 95.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 91.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gundave in the official administrative record. Census village code 552374 and Palghar CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04163
Village Census Code
552374
CD Block Code
0214
CD Block Name
Palghar

Location and Distance

Palghar is the nearest town listed for Gundave, about 33 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 122 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palghar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
33 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
122 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km
Total Geographical Area
308.57 hectares
Area
3.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 850 people in 195 households, with 438 male residents and 412 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 95.06% for Gundave. Population density works out to about 275.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
195
Total Population
850
Male Population
438
Female Population
412
Sex Ratio
940.64
Average Household Size
4.36
ST Population
808
ST Male Population
414
ST Female Population
394
ST Population Share
95.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gundave list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gundave include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gundave is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gundave show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 56.42 hectares and irrigated land is 51.42 hectares (91.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
236.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.72 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.93 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.42
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
51.42
Canals Area In Hectares
5 hectares

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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gundave village located?

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

Which district is Gundave village in?

Gundave village is in Thane district.

Which state is Gundave village in?

Gundave village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Gundave under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gundave?

The Census village code of Gundave is 552374.

What is the population of Gundave village?

The village record lists 850 people and 195 households for Gundave.

How many households are in Gundave village?

The village record lists 195 households for Gundave.

What is the male and female population of Gundave?

The record lists 438 male residents and 412 female residents for Gundave.

What is the sex ratio of Gundave village?

The sex ratio of Gundave is 940.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gundave village?

The reported geographical area of Gundave is 308.57 hectares.

What is the population density of Gundave village?

The approximate population density of Gundave is 275.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gundave?

The nearest town listed for Gundave is Palghar, about 33 km away.

How far is Gundave from the district headquarters?

Gundave is about 122 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gundave from the sub-district headquarters?

Gundave is about 33 km from Palghar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gundave?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gundave.

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

For Gundave, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 56.42 hectares and irrigated land is 51.42 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gundave.

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.