Sajai - Murbad, Thane

Sajai is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sajai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sajai is 553119. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.17 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Sajai 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 Sajai

As per Census 2011, Sajai village has a total population of 1,489 people, consisting of 780 males and 709 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,087 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 198 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,489780709
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668779
Scheduled Castes (SC)844440
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19897101
Literate Population1,087619468
Illiterate Population402161241

Nearby Villages of Sajai

Sajai 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)
NadhaiNorth-East2.19 km
BhuvanEast2.65 km
Tembhare Bk.North2.94 km
VehareSouth3.08 km
KhategharEast3.21 km
KudavaliNorth-West3.22 km
DevapeWest3.34 km
ShirvaliSouth-East3.53 km
TemgaonNorth-West3.82 km
DehnoliNorth-East4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sajai

Sajai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 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 Sajai is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Sajai is about 64 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 Sajai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sajai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sajai

Where is Sajai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sajai?

Sajai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sajai?

The pincode of Sajai is 421401.

What is the population of Sajai?

Sajai has a total population of 1,489, including 780 males and 709 females.

How many households are there in Sajai?

There are 330 households in Sajai.

What is the literacy rate in Sajai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sajai is 73.00%. Male literacy is 79.36% and female literacy is 66.01%.