Mahagaon - Vasmath, Hingoli

Mahagaon is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Basmath and around 60 km from Hingoli. Mahagoan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagaon is 546361. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mahagaon

As per Census 2011, Mahagaon village has a total population of 1,171 people, consisting of 603 males and 568 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 751 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,171603568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1327953
Scheduled Castes (SC)19191100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874443
Literate Population751433318
Illiterate Population420170250

Nearby Villages of Mahagaon

Mahagaon 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)
BhendegaonWest1.58 km
PimpralaEast1.81 km
BoralaSouth2.93 km
MahmadapurwadiSouth-East3.20 km
AmbalaNorth3.27 km
MhatargaonSouth-West3.64 km
WartalaNorth-East3.65 km
DhamangaonWest3.88 km
AmbanathNorth-West4.37 km
KortaNorth-West4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahagaon

Mahagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chondi, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Mahagaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Mahagaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mahagaon

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

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

FAQs about Mahagaon

Where is Mahagaon located?

Mahagaon village is located in Vasmath Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahagaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahagaon is Mahagoan.

What is the pincode of Mahagaon?

The pincode of Mahagaon is 431512.

What is the population of Mahagaon?

Mahagaon has a total population of 1,171, including 603 males and 568 females.

How many households are there in Mahagaon?

There are 206 households in Mahagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mahagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahagaon is 64.13%. Male literacy is 71.81% and female literacy is 55.99%.