Janwal village, Bhiwandi taluka | Pincode 421302

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Chandrabhaga Kishor Patil

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LGD code: 552645
Pincode: 421302
Post office: Dandekarwadi
Population: 482
Households: 97
Literacy rate: 65.4%
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 128
Distance to district centre: 282 km
Distance to mandal centre: 312 km
Distance to Mumbai: 412 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 224 km
Nearest railway station: Janwal · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Renapur · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Janwal compares

By population, Janwal ranks #180 of 214 villages in Bhiwandi mandal.

Literacy rate

65.4%

+0.3% vs mandal average

Janwal: 65.4%
Bhiwandi mandal: 65.1%
Thane district: 74.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

975

+86 vs mandal average

Janwal: 975
Bhiwandi mandal: 889

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.3 vs mandal average

Janwal: 5.0
Bhiwandi mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Janwal at a glance

Janwal is a village of 482 people in 97 households (Census 2011) in Bhiwandi taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, the 180th-largest of 214 villages in Bhiwandi taluka. Literacy is 65%, about the same as the taluka average of 65% and the sex ratio is 975 women per 1,000 men. It lies 282 km from the Thane district centre, 16 km from Nalegaon, the nearest town, 1 km from Janwal railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 421302, served by Dandekarwadi post office; the LGD village code is 552645. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Renapur, 11 km away. The sarpanch is Chandrabhaga Kishor Patil, and the village votes in Akole assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate. The population is estimated at 568 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Janwal · this village	482	65%	—
Janwal · Chakur	6,171	65%	0 km N
Fattunaik Tanda · Palam	1,010	59%	3.6 km NE
Dapkyal · Chakur	1,293	65%	4.3 km S
Wadwal Nagnath · Chakur	7,841	71%	5.8 km E
Dhaweli · Renapur	1,500	66%	6.1 km W
Mahalangi · Chakur	1,899	61%	6.5 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Janwal

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Bhiwandi
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 21
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 111
Irrigated area (ha): 45
Forest area (ha): 52

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Janwal

LGD code: 552645
Pincode: 421302
Post office: Dandekarwadi
Population (Census 2011): 482
Population (projected 2026): 568
Households: 97
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 975
Literacy rate: 65.4%
Coordinates: 18.55042°N, 76.75372°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Akole
Member of Parliament: Bhausaheb Wakchaure
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Chandrabhaga Kishor Patil
Block / Mandal: Bhiwandi
Nearest railway station: Janwal (1.0 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Thane district level

Then & Now

Janwal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

482

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

568

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

114

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 482Census 2011
Households: 97Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5682026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1142026 projection
Active job cards: 32,161MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 15,848MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Thane district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thane district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thane district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Janwal

Mandal centre

Bhiwandi · ≈ 312 km

≈ 10 h 40 min by car · 12 h 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thane · ≈ 282 km

≈ 9 h 39 min by car · 11 h 28 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,901 people

Nalegaon · ≈ 16 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai412 kmcapital
Hyderabad224 km
Bengaluru627 km
Chennai715 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJanwal1 km
Bus stopBus Stop, Sugaon17 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Renapur11 km
ATM / bankBank of Baroda25 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum22 km
CollegeVilasrao Deshmukh Agriculture College21 km
Police stationPolice Training Center, Babhalgaon22 km

Nearest to the village

Railway station: Janwal1.0 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra drought: Declare drought, provide Rs 50,000 per hectare aid, waive loans, says Harshwardhan Sapkal

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers

Reported by National Herald.

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Maharashtra drought: Declare drought, provide Rs 50,000 per hectare aid, waive loans, says Harshwardhan Sapkal
Mid-Day15h ago
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIRyesterday
Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers
National Heraldyesterday
CJP’s Dipke seeks help for Maharashtra farmers amid dry spell; slams CEC in Trinamool case
ThePrintyesterday
Drought-like situation in several Maharashtra districts; ministers to conduct review: CM Fadnavis
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Quick answers

People often ask about Janwal

What is the pincode of Janwal?

The pincode of Janwal, Bhiwandi taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra is 421302. The post office is Dandekarwadi.

Which post office delivers to Janwal?

Mail for Janwal is delivered through Dandekarwadi post office, pincode 421302, in Bhiwandi taluka, Thane district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Janwal located?

Janwal is a village in Bhiwandi taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Janwal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Janwal village has a population of 482 across 97 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Janwal?

The current sarpanch of Janwal gram panchayat is Chandrabhaga Kishor Patil.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Janwal in?

Janwal falls under the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #38) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Janwal in?

Janwal falls under the Akole assembly constituency (AC #216) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Janwal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Janwal village is 65.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Janwal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Janwal village is 975 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Janwal?

The nearest railway station to Janwal is Janwal (~1.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Janwal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Janwal, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Janwal from Thane district centre?

Janwal is approximately 282 km (straight-line) from the centre of Thane district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Janwal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Janwal village is 552645.

Which is the nearest town to Janwal?

Nalegaon (population 14,901, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 16 km from Janwal in a straight line.

How big is Janwal compared to other villages in Bhiwandi taluka?

Janwal ranks 180 of 214 villages in Bhiwandi taluka by Census 2011 population (482 residents).

How far is Janwal from Mumbai?

Janwal is about 412 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 536 km.

How far is Janwal from Hyderabad?

Janwal is about 224 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 292 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Janwal?

Janwal is the nearest railway station to Janwal, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Janwal?

Bus Stop, Sugaon is the nearest bus stop to Janwal, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Janwal?

Rural Hospital, Renapur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Janwal, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Janwal?

Bank of Baroda is the nearest ATM or bank to Janwal, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Janwal?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Janwal, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Who is the MLA of Janwal?

Janwal falls under Akole assembly constituency (AC 216). The sitting MLA is Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate (NCP).

Who is the MP for Janwal?

Janwal is in Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhausaheb Wakchaure (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Janwal in 2026?

Janwal is estimated at 568 people in 2026, up about 18% from 482 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Janwal in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Janwal in Thane district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Janwal?

Chandrabhaga Kishor Patil is the sarpanch of Janwal gram panchayat, Bhiwandi taluka. See the sarpanch list of Bhiwandi taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)