Usaran - Mehkar, Buldhana

Usaran is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Mehkar and around 63 km from Buldana. Usran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Usaran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Usaran is 528954. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.25 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Usaran

As per Census 2011, Usaran village has a total population of 608 people, consisting of 306 males and 302 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population608306302
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824339
Scheduled Castes (SC)277133144
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241311
Literate Population451248203
Illiterate Population1575899

Nearby Villages of Usaran

Usaran 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)
DipkhedSouth-West1.21 km
BabhulkhedSouth-East1.70 km
KalyanaNorth-East1.85 km
KoyaliSouth-West2.06 km
ErandoliEast2.52 km
Deulgaon MaliNorth-West2.87 km
SubhanpurWest3.09 km
KambarkhedNorth-East3.50 km
Nagzari Bk.North3.56 km
Nandra N.bhalegaonNorth3.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Usaran

Usaran is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehkar to Usaran is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Usaran is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Usaran

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Usaran

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

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

FAQs about Usaran

Where is Usaran located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Usaran?

The Gram Panchayat of Usaran is Usran.

What is the pincode of Usaran?

The pincode of Usaran is 443301.

What is the population of Usaran?

Usaran has a total population of 608, including 306 males and 302 females.

How many households are there in Usaran?

There are 164 households in Usaran.

What is the literacy rate in Usaran?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Usaran is 74.18%. Male literacy is 81.05% and female literacy is 67.22%.