Longaon - Bhokardan, Jalna

Longaon is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Longaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Longaon is 547418. The village covers a total geographical area of 1324 hectares and falls under the 431215 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Longaon

According to the 2011 Census, Longaon village had a total population of 3,271 people, including 1,741 males and 1,530 females, living in 652 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.95%, with male literacy at 80.81% and female literacy at 57.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 746, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Longaon

Longaon 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 Longaon

Longaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalna, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad 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 Bhokardan to Longaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Longaon is about 28 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 Longaon

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

Health Facilities in Longaon

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

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