Mehegaon - Jamner, Jalgaon

Mehegaon is a village situated in the Jamner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamner and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Nimkhedi Pimpri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehegaon is 528111. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 424204 pincode. Sillod is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Mehegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mehegaon village had a total population of 499 people, including 250 males and 249 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.75%, with male literacy at 76.85% and female literacy at 48.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehegaon

Mehegaon 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 Mehegaon

Mehegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sillod to Mehegaon is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Mehegaon is about 65 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 Mehegaon

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

Health Facilities in Mehegaon

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

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