Mahaj - Murbad, Thane

Mahaj is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mahaj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahaj is 553244. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.37 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Mahaj 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 Mahaj

According to the 2011 Census, Mahaj village had a total population of 596 people, including 305 males and 291 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 87.63% and female literacy at 65.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahaj

Mahaj 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 Mahaj

Mahaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Mahaj is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mahaj is about 40 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 Mahaj

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

Health Facilities in Mahaj

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

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