Babhulgaon - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Babhulgaon is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Babhulgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhulgaon is 527318. The village covers a total geographical area of 895.14 hectares and falls under the 425105 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Babhulgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Babhulgaon village had a total population of 1,177 people, including 599 males and 578 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 77.44% and female literacy at 55.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Babhulgaon

Babhulgaon 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 Babhulgaon

Babhulgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharangaon to Babhulgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Babhulgaon is about 33 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 Babhulgaon

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

Health Facilities in Babhulgaon

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

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