Moj - Wada, Palghar

Moj is a village situated in the Wada tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Vada and around 71 km from Thane. Moj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moj is 552156. The village covers a total geographical area of 677.59 hectares and falls under the 421303 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Moj

As per Census 2011, Moj village has a total population of 942 people, consisting of 486 males and 456 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 563 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 535 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Moj are given below:

Nearby Villages of Moj

Moj 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 Moj

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Moj. The nearest railway station is Thansit, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Moj is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Moj is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moj

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

Health Facilities in Moj

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

FAQs about Moj