Murbad
| Murbad | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Murbad | |
| Coordinates: 55°15′N 73°24′E / 55.25°N 73.4°ECoordinates: 55°15′N 73°24′E / 55.25°N 73.4°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Thane |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,823 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Murbad is a census town in Thane district in the Indian state of Maharashtra near Thane and Karjat. Murbad is an industrial town with private and MIDC industries.
Geography
Murbad is located at 55°15′N 73°24′E / 55.25°N 73.4°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 83 metres (272 feet). Nearest towns are Karjat and kalyan
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Murbad had a population of 15,823. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Murbad has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Murbad, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
The nearest airport is Chattarpati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai. The nearest railway station is kalyan, which is 80km from Mumbai CST on the Central railway line. Murbad lies on the Kalyan to Ahmednagar National Highway (No.222)
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Murbad
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.