Mangalwadi - Raver, Jalgaon

Mangalwadi is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Mangalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalwadi is 526956. The village covers a total geographical area of 505 hectares and falls under the 425508 pincode. Savda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mangalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalwadi village had a total population of 1,040 people, including 556 males and 484 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.29%, with male literacy at 87.53% and female literacy at 65.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalwadi

Mangalwadi 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 Mangalwadi

Mangalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Savda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Savda to Mangalwadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Mangalwadi is about 40 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 Mangalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Mangalwadi

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

FAQs about Mangalwadi