Rao - Murbad, Thane

Rao is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kedurli serves as the Village Panchayat for Rao village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rao is 553258. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.06 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Rao 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 Rao

According to the 2011 Census, Rao village had a total population of 442 people, including 230 males and 212 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 91.79% and female literacy at 70.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Rao

Rao 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 Rao

Public transport in the Rao is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Rao is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Rao is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rao

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

Health Facilities in Rao

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

FAQs about Rao