Mhasale - Amalner, Jalgaon

Mhasale is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Mhasale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhasale is 527396. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.61 hectares and falls under the 425105 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mhasale 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 Mhasale

According to the 2011 Census, Mhasale village had a total population of 965 people, including 499 males and 466 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 82.09% and female literacy at 66.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population965499466
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005842
Scheduled Castes (SC)894940
Scheduled Tribes (ST)954550
Literate Population644362282
Illiterate Population321137184

Nearby Villages of Mhasale

Mhasale 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)
Kandari Kh.North-East1.91 km
Bhone Bk.South-East2.24 km
JunoneSouth-West2.27 km
TakarkhedaWest2.29 km
Dahiwad Kh.North-West3.22 km
MahankaleEast3.26 km
ShamkhedeSouth-East3.50 km
VyavhardalWest3.57 km
NimzariNorth3.70 km
Sarve Kh.South-East4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mhasale

Mhasale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhone, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 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 Dharangaon to Mhasale is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Mhasale is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mhasale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mhasale

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

Where is Mhasale located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mhasale?

Mhasale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mhasale?

The pincode of Mhasale is 425105.

What is the population of Mhasale?

Mhasale had a total population of 965, including 499 males and 466 females.

How many households are there in Mhasale?

Mhasale had 220 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mhasale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mhasale was 74.45%. Male literacy was 82.09% and female literacy was 66.51%.