Agashi - Murbad, Thane

Agashi is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Agashi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agashi is 553289. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Agashi 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 Agashi

According to the 2011 Census, Agashi village had a total population of 850 people, including 430 males and 420 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.44%, with male literacy at 93.93% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Agashi

Agashi 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 Agashi

Public transport in the Agashi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Agashi is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Agashi is about 78 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 Agashi

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

Health Facilities in Agashi

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

FAQs about Agashi