Where is Gale village located?
Gale is in Vada Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gale Village
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.
Village Code552066
Population416
Households89
Area137 hectares
Nearest TownBhiwandi Nizampur
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
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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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 Density303.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gale village in?
Gale village is in Thane district.
Which state is Gale village in?
Gale village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Gale under?
Gale comes under Vada Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gale?
The Census village code of Gale is 552066.
What is the population of Gale village?
The village record lists 416 people and 89 households for Gale.
How many households are in Gale village?
The village record lists 89 households for Gale.
What is the male and female population of Gale?
The record lists 202 male residents and 214 female residents for Gale.
What is the sex ratio of Gale village?
The sex ratio of Gale is 1,059.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gale village?
The reported geographical area of Gale is 137 hectares.
What is the population density of Gale village?
The approximate population density of Gale is 303.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gale?
The nearest town listed for Gale is Bhiwandi Nizampur, about 42 km away.
How far is Gale from the district headquarters?
Gale is about 60 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gale from the sub-district headquarters?
Gale is about 8 km from Vada, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gale?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gale.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gale?
For Gale, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 79 hectares and irrigated land is 79 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gale.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gale.