Ojiwale - Murbad, Thane

Ojiwale is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Ojiwale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ojiwale is 553171. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.96 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Ojiwale 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 Ojiwale

According to the 2011 Census, Ojiwale village had a total population of 380 people, including 204 males and 176 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.34%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Ojiwale

Ojiwale 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 Ojiwale

Ojiwale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Ojiwale is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Ojiwale is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ojiwale

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

Health Facilities in Ojiwale

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

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