Mulgaon - Ambarnath, Thane

Mulgaon is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mulgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulgaon is 553058. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.74 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mulgaon 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 Mulgaon

As per Census 2011, Mulgaon village has a total population of 2,121 people, consisting of 1,120 males and 1,001 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,142 literate and 979 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 577 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1211,1201,001
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260126134
Scheduled Castes (SC)864046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)577293284
Literate Population1,142641501
Illiterate Population979479500

Nearby Villages of Mulgaon

Mulgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JambhilgharWest1.66 km
SonavaleEast1.81 km
AsnoliNorth-East2.36 km
RahatoliNorth-West2.57 km
KanhorSouth-West2.69 km
ChonNorth-West2.77 km
SagaonNorth2.87 km
ShilSouth-East3.14 km
PadirpadaNorth-East3.23 km
IndgaonSouth3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mulgaon

Mulgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Mulgaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mulgaon 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 Mulgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mulgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mulgaon

Where is Mulgaon located?

Mulgaon village is located in Ambarnath Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mulgaon?

Mulgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mulgaon?

The pincode of Mulgaon is 421503.

What is the population of Mulgaon?

Mulgaon has a total population of 2,121, including 1,120 males and 1,001 females.

How many households are there in Mulgaon?

There are 433 households in Mulgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mulgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mulgaon is 53.84%. Male literacy is 57.23% and female literacy is 50.05%.