Mahiji - Pachora, Jalgaon

Mahiji is a village situated in the Pachora tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachora and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Mahiji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahiji is 527868. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 425115 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Mahiji

According to the 2011 Census, Mahiji village had a total population of 2,617 people, including 1,320 males and 1,297 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.80%, with male literacy at 89.21% and female literacy at 64.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahiji

Mahiji 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 Mahiji

Mahiji 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 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Mahiji is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Mahiji is about 37 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 Mahiji

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

Health Facilities in Mahiji

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

FAQs about Mahiji