Pungaon - Pachora, Jalgaon

Pungaon is a village situated in the Pachora tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachora and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Pungaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pungaon is 527882. The village covers a total geographical area of 654 hectares and falls under the 424201 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Pungaon 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 Pungaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pungaon village had a total population of 2,940 people, including 1,544 males and 1,396 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.17%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 72.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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

Nearby Villages of Pungaon

Pungaon 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 Pungaon

Pungaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pachora Jn, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Pungaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Pungaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pungaon

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

Health Facilities in Pungaon

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

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