Lamaj - Bhiwandi, Thane

Lamaj is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Lamaj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamaj is 552523. The village covers a total geographical area of 22 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Lamaj

According to the 2011 Census, Lamaj village had a total population of 515 people, including 270 males and 245 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.65%, with male literacy at 97.82% and female literacy at 85.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Lamaj

Lamaj 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 Lamaj

Lamaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Lamaj is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Lamaj is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamaj

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

Health Facilities in Lamaj

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

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