Jalgaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Jalgaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Vaijapur and around 69 km from Aurangabad. Jalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalgaon is 549124. The village covers a total geographical area of 1216 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jalgaon

As per Census 2011, Jalgaon village has a total population of 1,629 people, consisting of 843 males and 786 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,629843786
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18610779
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275770
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1708981
Literate Population1,010593417
Illiterate Population619250369

Nearby Villages of Jalgaon

Jalgaon 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)
KhirdiSouth-West2.43 km
MahebubkhedaSouth-East2.74 km
AgathanEast2.86 km
BhagathanSouth2.98 km
ShahjatpurNorth-East3.33 km
HargovindpurSouth-West3.35 km
ManjarpurEast4.34 km
PalkhedWest4.38 km
Hadas PimpalgaonNorth4.39 km
ChinchkhedaNorth-East4.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jalgaon

Jalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Vaijapur to Jalgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jalgaon is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jalgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jalgaon 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 Jalgaon

Where is Jalgaon located?

Jalgaon village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jalgaon?

Jalgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jalgaon?

The pincode of Jalgaon is 423701.

What is the population of Jalgaon?

Jalgaon has a total population of 1,629, including 843 males and 786 females.

How many households are there in Jalgaon?

There are 359 households in Jalgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Jalgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalgaon is 62.00%. Male literacy is 70.34% and female literacy is 53.05%.