Zap - Jawhar, Palghar

Zap is a village situated in the Jawhar tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Jawhar and around 127 km from Thane. Zap village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zap is 551944. The village covers a total geographical area of 927.14 hectares and falls under the 401603 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Zap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vikramgad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palghar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Zap

According to the 2011 Census, Zap village had a total population of 2,308 people, including 1,134 males and 1,174 females, living in 422 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.20%, with male literacy at 67.45% and female literacy at 53.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,271.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Zap

Zap is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Zap

Zap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Oombermali, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Zap is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Zap is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zap

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Zap village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Zap

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Zap village are given below:

FAQs about Zap