Jafrabad - Lonar, Buldhana

Jafrabad is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Lonar and around 108 km from Buldana. Bagulkhed serves as the Village Panchayat for Jafrabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jafrabad is 529573. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.5 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jafrabad

According to the 2011 Census, Jafrabad village had a total population of 303 people, including 158 males and 145 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.67%, with male literacy at 92.96% and female literacy at 66.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Jafrabad

Jafrabad 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 Jafrabad

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jafrabad. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Jafrabad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Jafrabad is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jafrabad

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

Health Facilities in Jafrabad

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

FAQs about Jafrabad