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

According to the 2011 Census, Moj village had a total population of 942 people, including 486 males and 456 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.66%, with male literacy at 77.14% and female literacy at 59.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 535.

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

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