Mal - Shahapur, Thane

Mal is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mal is 552750. The village covers a total geographical area of 1490.36 hectares and falls under the 421602 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Mal 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 Mal

According to the 2011 Census, Mal village had a total population of 1,691 people, including 868 males and 823 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.52%, with male literacy at 55.41% and female literacy at 29.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,581.

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

Nearby Villages of Mal

Mal 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 Mal

Public transport in the Mal is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.3, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Mal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mal is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mal

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

Health Facilities in Mal

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

FAQs about Mal