Murhe - Bhiwandi, Thane

Murhe is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Pundas serves as the Village Panchayat for Murhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murhe is 552535. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.8 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Murhe 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 Murhe

According to the 2011 Census, Murhe village had a total population of 549 people, including 273 males and 276 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.45%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 57.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 481.

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

Nearby Villages of Murhe

Murhe 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 Murhe

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Murhe. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Murhe is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Murhe is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murhe

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

Health Facilities in Murhe

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

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