Shankar
Thane taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Denomination
- Hindu (as listed in the source)
- Location
- 19.19330° N, 72.97519° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/2724787831), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 24 Oct 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Shankar
- Nearest railway station: Thane — about 760 m (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Thane Station (W) — about 710 m (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport — about 16 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Shankar
Where is Shankar?
Shankar is a temple in Thane taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra.
Which is the nearest railway station to Shankar?
Thane, about 760 m away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Shankar?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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