Moharai - Murbad, Thane

Moharai is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shirgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Moharai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moharai is 553094. The village covers a total geographical area of 619 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Moharai 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 Moharai

According to the 2011 Census, Moharai village had a total population of 633 people, including 319 males and 314 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.51%, with male literacy at 84.84% and female literacy at 62.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Moharai

Moharai 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 Moharai

Public transport in the Moharai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Moharai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Moharai is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moharai

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

Health Facilities in Moharai

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

FAQs about Moharai