Mandala - Ghansawangi, Jalna

Mandala is a village situated in the Ghansawangi tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansawangi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Mandala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandala is 547973. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.89 hectares and falls under the 431209 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mandala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mandala

As per Census 2011, Mandala village has a total population of 525 people, consisting of 264 males and 261 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandala

Mandala 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 Mandala

Mandala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranjani, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Mandala is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Mandala is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandala

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

Health Facilities in Mandala

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

FAQs about Mandala