Fulgaon - Bhusawal, Jalgaon

Fulgaon is a village situated in the Bhusawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhusawal and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Fulgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulgaon is 527129. The village covers a total geographical area of 803.68 hectares and falls under the 425305 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Fulgaon

As per Census 2011, Fulgaon village has a total population of 5,300 people, consisting of 2,754 males and 2,546 females. The village has 1,275 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 604 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,798 literate and 1,502 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 314 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,3002,7542,546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)604320284
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,365718647
Scheduled Tribes (ST)314149165
Literate Population3,7982,1021,696
Illiterate Population1,502652850

Nearby Villages of Fulgaon

Fulgaon 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)
JadgaonWest1.89 km
Kathore Bk.North2.55 km
AnjansondeNorth-East2.59 km
Pimprisekam.West2.67 km
ManyarkhedeSouth-West3.02 km
Kathore Kh.North-East3.47 km
Nimbhore BudrukNorth-West4.21 km
GahukhedeNorth4.60 km
RangaonNorth5.07 km
SakariWest5.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fulgaon

Fulgaon 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 Varangaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Fulgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Fulgaon is about 40 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 Fulgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Fulgaon

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

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

FAQs about Fulgaon

Where is Fulgaon located?

Fulgaon village is located in Bhusawal Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fulgaon?

Fulgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Fulgaon?

The pincode of Fulgaon is 425305.

What is the population of Fulgaon?

Fulgaon has a total population of 5,300, including 2,754 males and 2,546 females.

How many households are there in Fulgaon?

There are 1,275 households in Fulgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Fulgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fulgaon is 71.66%. Male literacy is 76.33% and female literacy is 66.61%.