Meskheda - Mantha, Jalna

Meskheda is a village situated in the Mantha tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mantha and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Meskheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meskheda is 548178. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.4 hectares and falls under the 431504 pincode. Partur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Meskheda

As per Census 2011, Meskheda village has a total population of 1,030 people, consisting of 539 males and 491 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 569 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 195 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Meskheda

Meskheda 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 Meskheda

Meskheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Usmanpur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Partur to Meskheda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Meskheda is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meskheda

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

Health Facilities in Meskheda

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

FAQs about Meskheda