Kasheli, Thane

Kasheli is a village in the small town of Bhiwandi, Thane district. It is located 26 meters above sea level in the picturesque Konkan countryside of Maharashtra, India. At 268 km from the state capital of Mumbai, it is approachable by both rail and roadways.

it is situated on the banks of Vasai creek, with a total population of 3432 as per the census 2020. A humid weather, sunny days and a tropical wet and dry climate, it is a typical Maharashtrian locality. The local language of Kasheli is Marathi, while other languages commonly spoken here are Sindhi, Gujarati, and Hindi.

What’s Great About Kasheli?

The word "Kasheli” has been taken from the history of ancient India, originally spelt as “Kaśeli,” which was the name of a village during the reign of King Bhoja II. History records the grant, by Bhoja II, of the village Kaśeli for providing food daily to twelve Brāhmaṇasa.

In modern times Kasheli is a comfortable, fast-growing residential locality preferred by working service-class families and individuals for affordable housing, a healthy lifestyle and its close proximity to the Mumbai-Nashik National Highway and Bhiwandi Road. The various employment hubs around Kasheli are Kolshet Industrial Area, Kailash Industrial Complex, TTC Industrial Area and MIDC Industrial Area.

What's Not Great About Kasheli?

Kasheli being a low-lying area in proximity to Vasai creek, faces water logging issues, especially during the peak monsoon season. Additionally, the metro station at Kasheli is still under construction for Orange Line 5, hence making it difficult to commute for commoners.

Due to the locality's proximity to industrial areas, the town does not have a lot of open spaces/parks for recreational activities.

Physical Infrastructure and Liveability Index

Kasheli has a steady bus service provided by the Thane municipal corporation. The closest town to Kasheli is Ratnagiri, and hence the nearest Ratnagiri Railway station is easily accessible by all. It takes 1 hour 10mins via the Eastern express highway to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, which is 27.7 km away from the town.  

While the liveability index of the locality is average due to the lack of recreational activities in the town and its distance from the city of Mumbai. Other planned infrastructural developments that will lend impetus to this location include Metro line 5 (orange), which will connect Kasheli to other popular suburbs as part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority.

Social Infrastructure

Kasheli houses numerous top-rated schools, restaurants, and healthcare centres, making it an ideal residential location.

Schools:

• Podar International School, Hiranandani Estate, Thane (8kms, 20mins)
• CP Goenka International School, Ghodbunder Road (4.6kms, 10mins)
• Rainbow International School, Brahmand Phase IV, Kolshet Rd (6.3kms, 15mins)

Healthcare Centres:

• Aayush Multispeciality Hospital & Advanced Laparoscopy Centre
• Al-Moin Multispeciality Hospital 

Restaurants:

• Spotlight Skydeck (Continental, North Indian, Fast Food, Chinese)
• Magna Café (Asian, continental, Mediterranean)
• Pink Martini by Punjab Mail (North Indian, Mughlai, Biryani)

Shopping Malls & Market / Banks / Airport / Metro / Bus Terminal / Railway Station Nearby / Parks Nearby

Kasheli is a furniture lover's shopping paradise. It has numerous markets and malls, having a variety of stores to meet the residents' requirements of essential amenities such as groceries, etc.

It also has several parks for enjoying recreational activities post a hectic day at work or relaxing on weekends. The banks in the vicinity also ensure ease of ATM and other banking services. 

Shopping Malls and Markets:

• Miracle Mall
• High Street Mall
• Regal Plaza
• Hanuman Super Market

Banks:

• State Bank of India
• Union Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank

Metro Stations:

Orange Line 5 of the Mumbai Metro, or the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Line, is a work in progress and will be completed soon by the MMRCL (Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited). 

Airport:

•  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport 27kms away via the eastern express highway.

Railway Station:

• Thane Railway station, 10kms (30mins) away
• Bhiwandi railway station, 6kms (37mins) away

Bus Terminals:

• Kasheli bus stop
• Kalher pipeline bus stop

Parks:

• Leno Sports Park
• Kalher Durgesh Park

Popular Roads in Kasheli

Some of the famous roads in and around Kasheli are –

• Bhiwandi road: It connects Kasheli to Thane.
• The New Kasheli Road: It is home to numerous localities such as the Avadh Complex, Bhav Residency, Jai Mata Di Complex, etc.

Home Services in Kasheli

With numerous interior design, solar installation, and moving services readily available in Kasheli, residents are assured of having a smooth relocating or renovating process. 

Interior Design Services

Java Interior: Interior & Furniture Mall, Adorn Furnishing Studio, Cat PVC panel, Qazi Decor Gypsum PVC All Work, Orbit Packers and Movers, Right Move Packers And Movers, Hind Cargo Packers and Movers are a few of the many trusted service providers in the area. 

Packers and Movers Services

To make the hectic and chaotic process of moving easier, the locality is home to several top-notch service providers like DTDS Logistics, Advance Pro Packers and Movers PVT. LTD., Agarwal R K Packers and Movers, and Professional Cargo India Movers are a few of the many available options. 

Furniture/ Appliance Rental

Some of the top companies for purchasing or renting furniture and appliances are Furniture Warehouse, Delite Furniture and Interiors, the famous chain of – Vijay Sales, Purnima Steel and Home appliances.

Solar Rooftop Services

Kasheli also offers solar rooftop services to its residents from two famous solar energy companies, namely Aark Energy and Avishakti Rooftop Solar Private Limited.

Nearby Locality to Kasheli

Kasheli withholds its reputation as a supporting locality to the city of dreams - Mumbai in the truest form. It is a bustling small town equidistant from the following locations:

Note: These estimates are subject to traffic conditions, and cab fares may vary depending on the type of cab you choose.

How Do People Rate Kasheli?

Every place we visit or stay in has its ups and downs, sometimes, the ups are more than the downs or vice-versa, but it is actually the people who surround us that make any locality more habitable. The majority of the Marathi residents of Kasheli rate the lifestyle, connectivity, and environment as a 5 on 5. However, a slightly lower rating is given to the safety aspect, i.e. 3 out of 5.

How to Reach Kasheli?

There are two preferable modes of transportation to reach Kasheli, first by rail using the Bhiwandi Railway Station or Thane Railway Station. Second, by road using the following bus stops; Durgesh Park Stop and Bhiwandi Bypass Toll Naka Bus Station. However, the best way to get in and around the locality is via cabs, autorickshaws, local buses or two-wheelers.

Places To Visit in Kasheli

For someone fond of the Konkan region of India, Kasheli offers an unpopular and secluded destination for beach lovers, i.e. the Devaghali beach. It is a fish lovers' paradise.

Another famous tourist destination is the Kanakaditya Mandir, the temple of the sun god. The idol of Suryanarayana you see here is 800 years old. The tamrapat or copper plates carved with text carry written evidence that this temple is indeed ancient.

Locality Comparison

Kasheli is a versatile and well-developed locality in comparison to Kalher. Though both are located in the Thane district, Kasheli is easily accessible by road and rail.

Due to the locality's close proximity to the industrial area, the rent per square yard in the locality for warehouse/storage spaces is higher in comparison to Kalyan East/West.

Wrapping Up

Kasheli is a small village, developing at a fast pace. However, it's relatively unknown to those not staying in close proximity to the town. While places such as Thane and Kalyan have their own railway stations and bus stops, Kasheli lacks the same. Infrastructural and socio-cultural recreational activities, such as cinema halls, parks, etc., to keep the residents occupied are also quite minimal.