Mengaon - Jamner, Jalgaon

Mengaon is a village situated in the Jamner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamner and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Mengaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mengaon is 528080. The village covers a total geographical area of 586 hectares and falls under the 424204 pincode. Jalgaon is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Mengaon 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 Mengaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mengaon village had a total population of 1,845 people, including 938 males and 907 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 79.23% and female literacy at 59.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Mengaon

Mengaon 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 Mengaon

Mengaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maheji, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalgaon to Mengaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mengaon

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

Health Facilities in Mengaon

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

FAQs about Mengaon