Gale is an inhabited village in Vada Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552066, the Census 2011 record lists 416 people in 89 households and the reported area is 137 hectares. The local references include Vada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhiwandi Nizampur at about 42 km.
In short:
Gale is a village in Vada Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552066 and 416 people in 89 households.
Village Code552066
Population416
Households89
Area137 hectares
Nearest TownBhiwandi Nizampur
Detailed village profile
Gale at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 416 people, 137 hectares of reported area and Bhiwandi Nizampur as the nearest town reference for Gale, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gale falls under Vada Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 552066.
The record lists 416 people living in 89 households.
The reported village area is 137 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bhiwandi Nizampur.
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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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
Gale
Census Village Code
552066
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
89
Population
416
Male Population
202
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
1,059.41
Area
137 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhiwandi Nizampur
Nearest Town Distance
42 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 Density303.65 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.08%
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 Gale in the official administrative record. Census village code 552066 and Vada CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04162
Village Census Code
552066
CD Block Code
0213
CD Block Name
Vada
Location and Distance
Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town listed for Gale, about 42 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 Nizampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town
Bhiwandi Nizampur
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
137 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 416 people in 89 households, with 202 male residents and 214 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.08% for Gale. Population density works out to about 303.65 people per sq km.
Total Households
89
Total Population
416
Male Population
202
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
1,059.41
Average Household Size
4.67
ST Population
408
ST Male Population
198
ST Female Population
210
ST Population Share
98.08
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gale 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
2
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 Gale.
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 Gale 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gale 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 Gale is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gale show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 79 hectares and irrigated land is 79 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
31 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
79.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
79.0
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
Map and Location
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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.