Bhoj - Ambarnath, Thane

Bhoj is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dahivali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhoj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoj is 553062. The village covers a total geographical area of 886.66 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhoj

According to the 2011 Census, Bhoj village had a total population of 711 people, including 342 males and 369 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.97%, with male literacy at 68.35% and female literacy at 51.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 595.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhoj

Bhoj 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 Bhoj

Bhoj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Bhoj is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Bhoj is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhoj

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

Health Facilities in Bhoj

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

FAQs about Bhoj