Mundgaon - Akot, Akola

Mundgaon is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Mundgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundgaon is 529806. The village covers a total geographical area of 1109.19 hectares and falls under the 444117 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Mundgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mundgaon

As per Census 2011, Mundgaon village has a total population of 6,440 people, consisting of 3,286 males and 3,154 females. The village has 1,592 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 683 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,120 literate and 1,320 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,045 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mundgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,4403,2863,154
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683351332
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,045524521
Scheduled Tribes (ST)583127
Literate Population5,1202,7312,389
Illiterate Population1,320555765

Nearby Villages of Mundgaon

Mundgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NaynapurWest1.64 km
SultanpurSouth-East1.90 km
Lohari Kh.North2.36 km
AminapurNorth-East2.70 km
FattepurSouth3.23 km
SonbardiEast3.33 km
Shahapur Pr. AkotSouth-East3.37 km
AlyarpurSouth-East3.37 km
Pathardi Bhag 1South-West3.96 km
SirsoliNorth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundgaon

Public transport in the Mundgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Mundgaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Mundgaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mundgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mundgaon

Where is Mundgaon located?

Mundgaon village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mundgaon?

Mundgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mundgaon?

The pincode of Mundgaon is 444117.

What is the population of Mundgaon?

Mundgaon has a total population of 6,440, including 3,286 males and 3,154 females.

How many households are there in Mundgaon?

There are 1,592 households in Mundgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mundgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundgaon is 79.50%. Male literacy is 83.11% and female literacy is 75.75%.