Maherbhaigaon - Ambad, Jalna

Maherbhaigaon is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Maherbhaigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maherbhaigaon is 547761. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.43 hectares and falls under the 431204 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Maherbhaigaon

As per Census 2011, Maherbhaigaon village has a total population of 1,638 people, consisting of 874 males and 764 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,018 literate and 620 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maherbhaigaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,638874764
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22413589
Scheduled Castes (SC)21011199
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522824
Literate Population1,018638380
Illiterate Population620236384

Nearby Villages of Maherbhaigaon

Maherbhaigaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeshgavhanNorth-East2.16 km
EktuniWest2.99 km
WakulniNorth3.26 km
NihalsingwadiSouth3.68 km
HirapurSouth-West3.89 km
KolgharNorth-West4.19 km
KauchalwadiSouth-East4.59 km
KhedgaonEast4.62 km
Thapati TandaSouth-West4.63 km
RohilagadSouth4.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maherbhaigaon

Maherbhaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Maherbhaigaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Maherbhaigaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maherbhaigaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Maherbhaigaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Maherbhaigaon

Where is Maherbhaigaon located?

Maherbhaigaon village is located in Ambad Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maherbhaigaon?

Maherbhaigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maherbhaigaon?

The pincode of Maherbhaigaon is 431204.

What is the population of Maherbhaigaon?

Maherbhaigaon has a total population of 1,638, including 874 males and 764 females.

How many households are there in Maherbhaigaon?

There are 312 households in Maherbhaigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Maherbhaigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maherbhaigaon is 62.15%. Male literacy is 73.00% and female literacy is 49.74%.