Mugaon - Shahapur, Thane

Mugaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mugaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugaon is 552835. The village covers a total geographical area of 747 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Mugaon 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 Mugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mugaon village had a total population of 2,037 people, including 1,025 males and 1,012 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.38%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Mugaon

Mugaon 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 Mugaon

Public transport in the Mugaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Mugaon is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mugaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mugaon

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

Health Facilities in Mugaon

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

FAQs about Mugaon