Aregaon - Mehkar, Buldhana

Aregaon is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Mehkar and around 91 km from Buldana. Aregaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aregaon is 529031. The village covers a total geographical area of 981.57 hectares and falls under the 443303 pincode. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Aregaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Aregaon

According to the 2011 Census, Aregaon village had a total population of 2,873 people, including 1,501 males and 1,372 females, living in 650 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 71.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 710, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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 Population2,8731,5011,372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)436230206
Scheduled Castes (SC)710359351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683632
Literate Population1,9801,147833
Illiterate Population893354539

Nearby Villages of Aregaon

Aregaon 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)
NanajSouth-West1.97 km
JawalaWest2.62 km
MadaniEast3.49 km
GaundhalaSouth-West4.09 km
NagapurNorth-West4.09 km
Hiwara SableWest4.34 km
LehaniSouth-East4.42 km
KaranjiSouth4.93 km
DongaonNorth5.24 km
WadjiSouth-East5.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aregaon

Aregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehkar to Aregaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Aregaon is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aregaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aregaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aregaon

Where is Aregaon located?

Aregaon village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Aregaon?

Aregaon is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aregaon?

The pincode of Aregaon is 443303.

What is the population of Aregaon?

Aregaon had a total population of 2,873, including 1,501 males and 1,372 females.

How many households are there in Aregaon?

Aregaon had 650 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aregaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aregaon was 81.25%. Male literacy was 90.24% and female literacy was 71.44%.