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

As per Census 2011, Mehargaon village has a total population of 922 people, consisting of 453 males and 469 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 571 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 173 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population922453469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1004951
Scheduled Castes (SC)612437
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738588
Literate Population571313258
Illiterate Population351140211

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mudi.pr.amalnerWest2.21 km
PingalwadeNorth-West2.48 km
Hingone Bk.West2.51 km
AmalgaonNorth-East2.61 km
GandhaliSouth2.94 km
NimbhoreNorth2.98 km
PilodeSouth-East3.37 km
DaregaonSouth-West3.48 km
Taskheda.South-West3.73 km
AmodeSouth-West4.19 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Mehargaon

Where is Mehargaon located?

Mehargaon village is located in Amalner Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehargaon?

Mehargaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mehargaon?

The pincode of Mehargaon is 425420.

What is the population of Mehargaon?

Mehargaon has a total population of 922, including 453 males and 469 females.

How many households are there in Mehargaon?

There are 198 households in Mehargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mehargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehargaon is 61.93%. Male literacy is 69.09% and female literacy is 55.01%.