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Desai Village

Desai is an inhabited village in Vada Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552065, the Census 2011 record lists 422 people in 96 households and the reported area is 163 hectares. The local references include Vada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhiwandi at about 43 km.

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Quick answer: Desai is a village in Vada Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552065 and 422 people in 96 households.
Village Code552065
Population422
Households96
Area163 hectares
Nearest TownBhiwandi

Key Village Facts

Village
Desai
Census Village Code
552065
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Vada
Sub-district Census Code
04162
CD Block
Vada
Households
96
Population
422
Male Population
209
Female Population
213
Sex Ratio
1,019.14
Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhiwandi
Nearest Town Distance
43 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Desai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 422 people, 163 hectares of reported area and Bhiwandi as the nearest town reference for Desai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictThane
TalukaVada
CD BlockVada
  • Desai falls under Vada Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 552065.
  • The record lists 422 people living in 96 households.
  • The reported village area is 163 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhiwandi.
  • 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 Density258.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share79.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Desai in the official administrative record. Census village code 552065 and Vada CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04162
Village Census Code
552065
CD Block Code
0213
CD Block Name
Vada

Location and Distance

Bhiwandi is the nearest town listed for Desai, about 43 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Vada
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhiwandi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Nearest Town
Bhiwandi
Distance from Nearest Town
43 km
Total Geographical Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 422 people in 96 households, with 209 male residents and 213 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 79.15% for Desai. Population density works out to about 258.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
96
Total Population
422
Male Population
209
Female Population
213
Sex Ratio
1,019.14
Average Household Size
4.4
ST Population
334
ST Male Population
159
ST Female Population
175
ST Population Share
79.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Desai 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

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Desai.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
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 Desai include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Desai is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Desai show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Edible Oil, net sown area is 87 hectares and irrigated land is 87 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Edible Oil
Forest Area In Hectares
53 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
87.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
87.0

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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Desai village located?

Desai is in Vada Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Desai village in?

Desai village is in Thane district.

Which state is Desai village in?

Desai village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Desai under?

Desai comes under Vada Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Desai?

The Census village code of Desai is 552065.

What is the population of Desai village?

The village record lists 422 people and 96 households for Desai.

How many households are in Desai village?

The village record lists 96 households for Desai.

What is the male and female population of Desai?

The record lists 209 male residents and 213 female residents for Desai.

What is the sex ratio of Desai village?

The sex ratio of Desai is 1,019.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Desai village?

The reported geographical area of Desai is 163 hectares.

What is the population density of Desai village?

The approximate population density of Desai is 258.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Desai?

The nearest town listed for Desai is Bhiwandi, about 43 km away.

How far is Desai from the district headquarters?

Desai is about 60 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Desai from the sub-district headquarters?

Desai is about 8 km from Vada, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Desai?

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

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

For Desai, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Edible Oil, net sown area is 87 hectares and irrigated land is 87 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.