Pargaon - Chopda, Jalgaon

Pargaon is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Pargaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pargaon is 526743. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.19 hectares and falls under the 425303 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pargaon village had a total population of 1,474 people, including 754 males and 720 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.40%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 69.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Pargaon

Pargaon 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 Pargaon

Pargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paldhi, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Pargaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Pargaon is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pargaon

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

Health Facilities in Pargaon

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

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