Majgaon - Murbad, Thane

Majgaon is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Majgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majgaon is 553165. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Majgaon 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 Majgaon

As per Census 2011, Majgaon village has a total population of 899 people, consisting of 449 males and 450 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population899449450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226458
Scheduled Castes (SC)201010
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1215269
Literate Population586338248
Illiterate Population313111202

Nearby Villages of Majgaon

Majgaon 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)
KanharleSouth1.62 km
ThuneSouth-East2.43 km
NagaonNorth-West2.49 km
Talwali Tarf GhoradEast2.83 km
KoravaleWest3.11 km
NandgaonNorth3.41 km
Kalambhad (mu)South3.67 km
KalambheSouth-East3.75 km
KhedaleEast3.99 km
VidheSouth-West4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majgaon

Majgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Majgaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Majgaon is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Majgaon

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

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

FAQs about Majgaon

Where is Majgaon located?

Majgaon village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Majgaon?

Majgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Majgaon?

The pincode of Majgaon is 421401.

What is the population of Majgaon?

Majgaon has a total population of 899, including 449 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Majgaon?

There are 190 households in Majgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Majgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majgaon is 65.18%. Male literacy is 75.28% and female literacy is 55.11%.