Posheri is an inhabited village in Vada Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552021, the Census 2011 record lists 1,533 people in 318 households and the reported area is 669.94 hectares. The local references include Vada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 34 km.
In short:
Posheri is a village in Vada Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552021 and 1,533 people in 318 households.
Village Code552021
Population1,533
Households318
Area669.94 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar
Detailed village profile
Posheri at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,533 people, 669.94 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Posheri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Posheri falls under Vada Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 552021.
The record lists 1,533 people living in 318 households.
The reported village area is 669.94 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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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
Posheri
Census Village Code
552021
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
318
Population
1,533
Male Population
775
Female Population
758
Sex Ratio
978.06
Area
669.94 hectares
Area
6.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
34 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 Density228.83 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.72%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share78.73%
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 Posheri in the official administrative record. Census village code 552021 and Vada CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04162
Village Census Code
552021
CD Block Code
0213
CD Block Name
Vada
Location and Distance
Palghar is the nearest town listed for Posheri, about 34 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 59 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Vada
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
59 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
669.94 hectares
Area
6.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,533 people in 318 households, with 775 male residents and 758 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 0.72% and ST share is 78.73% for Posheri. Population density works out to about 228.83 people per sq km.
Total Households
318
Total Population
1,533
Male Population
775
Female Population
758
Sex Ratio
978.06
Average Household Size
4.82
SC Population
11
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.72
ST Population
1,207
ST Male Population
599
ST Female Population
608
ST Population Share
78.73
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Posheri list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Posheri. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Posheri include hand pump 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Posheri include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Posheri 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Posheri 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
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Posheri show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 248.26 hectares and irrigated land is 248.26 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
367.51 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.01
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
31.16 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
248.26
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
248.26
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
2
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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.