Mograj - Karjat, Raigad

Mograj is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Karjat and around 77 km from Alibag. Mogaraj serves as the Village Panchayat for Mograj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mograj is 553603. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.7 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Mograj

According to the 2011 Census, Mograj village had a total population of 630 people, including 312 males and 318 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.84%, with male literacy at 60.87% and female literacy at 48.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Mograj

Mograj 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 Mograj

Public transport in the Mograj is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Mograj is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mograj is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mograj

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

Health Facilities in Mograj

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

FAQs about Mograj