Mahuli - Shahapur, Thane

Mahuli is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Avale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuli is 552718. The village covers a total geographical area of 1639 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mahuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahuli

As per Census 2011, Mahuli village has a total population of 274 people, consisting of 148 males and 126 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population274148126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382513
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1326864
Literate Population17510471
Illiterate Population994455

Nearby Villages of Mahuli

Mahuli 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)
ChandrotiEast2.54 km
BhorandeWest2.92 km
KinaishetNorth-East3.20 km
VandreWest3.21 km
AvaleSouth-East3.37 km
KhorNorth-West3.58 km
KaradeEast3.65 km
MamnoliEast3.84 km
KatbaoSouth4.06 km
DahagaonSouth4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahuli

Public transport in the Mahuli 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 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Mahuli is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mahuli is about 66 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 Mahuli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mahuli

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

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

FAQs about Mahuli

Where is Mahuli located?

Mahuli village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahuli is Avale.

What is the pincode of Mahuli?

The pincode of Mahuli is 421601.

What is the population of Mahuli?

Mahuli has a total population of 274, including 148 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Mahuli?

There are 57 households in Mahuli.

What is the literacy rate in Mahuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahuli is 63.87%. Male literacy is 70.27% and female literacy is 56.35%.