Karade village, Shahapur taluka | Pincode 421601

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LGD code: 552720
Pincode: 421601
Post office: Shahapur (Thane)
Population: 270
Households: 68
Literacy rate: 45.6%
Sex ratio: 1109 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 170

Census 2011 · in context

How Karade compares

By population, Karade ranks #204 of 222 villages in Shahapur mandal.

Literacy rate

45.6%

−17.1% vs mandal average

Karade: 45.6%
Shahapur mandal: 62.7%
Thane district: 74.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,109

+142 vs mandal average

Karade: 1,109
Shahapur mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

4.0

−1.0 vs mandal average

Karade: 4.0
Shahapur mandal: 5.0

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

Karade at a glance

Karade is a village of 270 people in 68 households (Census 2011) in Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, the 204th-largest of 222 villages in Shahapur taluka. Literacy is 46%, 17 points below the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,109 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 421601, served by Shahapur (Thane) post office; the LGD village code is 552720. The village votes in Vaijapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb. The population is estimated at 318 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karade · this village	270	46%	—
Avale · Shahapur	1,461	52%	—
Chandroti · Shahapur	1,013	61%	—
Mamnoli · Shahapur	608	54%	—
Mahuli · Shahapur	274	64%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karade

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
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): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 64
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 81
Irrigated area (ha): 67
Forest area (ha): 2

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

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Key facts — Karade

LGD code: 552720
Pincode: 421601
Post office: Shahapur (Thane)
Population (Census 2011): 270
Population (projected 2026): 318
Households: 68
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1109
Literacy rate: 45.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Aurangabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vaijapur
Member of Parliament: Sandipanrao Bhumre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb
Block / Mandal: Shahapur

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

Karade — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

270

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

318

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

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: 270Census 2011
Households: 68Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1109 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3182026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 802026 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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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis assures comprehensive assistance to farmers amid drought-like situation
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Maharashtra faces 17% rainfall deficit as monsoon withdrawal likely from October 5
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Women Farmers in India: Maharashtra’s Law and the Recognition Gap
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People often ask about Karade

What is the pincode of Karade?

The pincode of Karade, Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra is 421601. The post office is Shahapur (Thane).

Which post office delivers to Karade?

Mail for Karade is delivered through Shahapur (Thane) post office, pincode 421601, in Shahapur taluka, Thane district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karade located?

Karade is a village in Shahapur taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Karade as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karade village has a population of 270 across 68 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karade in?

Karade falls under the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karade in?

Karade falls under the Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC #112) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Karade?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karade village is 45.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Karade?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karade village is 1109 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karade?

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

What is the LGD code of Karade?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karade village is 552720.

How big is Karade compared to other villages in Shahapur taluka?

Karade ranks 204 of 222 villages in Shahapur taluka by Census 2011 population (270 residents).

Who is the MLA of Karade?

Karade falls under Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC 112). The sitting MLA is Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb (Shiv Sena).

Who is the MP for Karade?

Karade is in Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sandipanrao Bhumre (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Karade in 2026?

Karade is estimated at 318 people in 2026, up about 18% from 270 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karade 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; Karade in Thane district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-22
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)