Bhongaon - Shegaon, Buldhana

Bhongaon is a village situated in the Shegaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Shegaon and around 82 km from Buldana. Bhongaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhongaon is 528401. The village covers a total geographical area of 1593.16 hectares and falls under the 444203 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhongaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhongaon village had a total population of 2,763 people, including 1,426 males and 1,337 females, living in 615 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.05%, with male literacy at 91.27% and female literacy at 76.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 705, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhongaon

Bhongaon 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 Bhongaon

Bhongaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Bhongaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Bhongaon is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhongaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhongaon

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

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