Mehu - Parola, Jalgaon

Mehu is a village situated in the Parola tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parola and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Mehu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehu is 527629. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.36 hectares and falls under the 425111 pincode. Parola is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Mehu

According to the 2011 Census, Mehu village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 544 males and 523 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 68.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehu

Mehu 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 Mehu

Mehu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takarkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parola to Mehu is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Mehu is about 48 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 Mehu

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

Health Facilities in Mehu

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

FAQs about Mehu