Jategaon - Jamkhed, Ahilyanagar
Jategaon is a village situated in the Jamkhed tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Jamkhed and around 116 km from Ahmadnagar. Jategaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jategaon is 558682. The village covers a total geographical area of 788 hectares and falls under the 413204 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 116 km away.
Jategaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karjat jamkhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jategaon
According to the 2011 Census, Jategaon village had a total population of 1,908 people, including 955 males and 953 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 55.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,908 | 955 | 953 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 222 | 121 | 101 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 196 | 100 | 96 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 1,181 | 709 | 472 |
| Illiterate Population | 727 | 246 | 481 |
Nearby Villages of Jategaon
Jategaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jategaon
Jategaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Jategaon is about 116 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jategaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jategaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jategaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jategaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Jategaon
Where is Jategaon located?
Jategaon village is located in Jamkhed Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Jategaon?
Jategaon is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Jategaon?
The pincode of Jategaon is 413204.
What is the population of Jategaon?
Jategaon had a total population of 1,908, including 955 males and 953 females.
How many households are there in Jategaon?
Jategaon had 438 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jategaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jategaon was 70.05%. Male literacy was 85.01% and female literacy was 55.40%.