Mahalgaon - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Mahalgaon is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Mahalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalgaon is 536527. The village covers a total geographical area of 773.7 hectares and falls under the 441214 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Mahalgaon

As per Census 2011, Mahalgaon village has a total population of 1,624 people, consisting of 810 males and 814 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,132 literate and 492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,624810814
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668284
Scheduled Castes (SC)243122121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)255128127
Literate Population1,132603529
Illiterate Population492207285

Nearby Villages of Mahalgaon

Mahalgaon 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)
ChikhalaparEast2.33 km
UrkudaparSouth-West2.40 km
Dharmapar RithiSouth-East2.56 km
KhatkhedaWest3.25 km
HiwaraNorth-West3.65 km
NadNorth-East3.68 km
Mankapur (rithi)South-East5.23 km
BesurNorth-East5.27 km
IndapurNorth5.33 km
BhiviSouth-West5.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahalgaon

Mahalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Umred, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 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 Umred to Mahalgaon is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Mahalgaon is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahalgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahalgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahalgaon 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahalgaon

Where is Mahalgaon located?

Mahalgaon village is located in Bhiwapur Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahalgaon?

Mahalgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahalgaon?

The pincode of Mahalgaon is 441214.

What is the population of Mahalgaon?

Mahalgaon has a total population of 1,624, including 810 males and 814 females.

How many households are there in Mahalgaon?

There are 414 households in Mahalgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mahalgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahalgaon is 69.70%. Male literacy is 74.44% and female literacy is 64.99%.