Mehargaon - Amalner, Jalgaon

Mehargaon is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Mehargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehargaon is 527431. The village covers a total geographical area of 831.6 hectares and falls under the 425420 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Mehargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mehargaon village had a total population of 922 people, including 453 males and 469 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 77.48% and female literacy at 61.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehargaon

Mehargaon 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 Mehargaon

Public transport in the Mehargaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amalner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Mehargaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Mehargaon is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehargaon

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

Health Facilities in Mehargaon

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

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