Musai - Shahapur, Thane

Musai is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Musai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musai is 552814. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.41 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Musai 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 Musai

According to the 2011 Census, Musai village had a total population of 1,477 people, including 739 males and 738 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.28%, with male literacy at 85.17% and female literacy at 59.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Musai

Musai 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 Musai

Musai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Musai is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Musai is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musai

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

Health Facilities in Musai

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

FAQs about Musai