Jad - Baglan, Nashik

Jad is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Jad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jad is 550009. The village covers a total geographical area of 411 hectares and falls under the 423302 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Jad

According to the 2011 Census, Jad village had a total population of 1,600 people, including 839 males and 761 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.48%, with male literacy at 66.03% and female literacy at 58.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,565.

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

Nearby Villages of Jad

Jad 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 Jad

Jad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Jad is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Jad is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jad

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

Health Facilities in Jad

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

FAQs about Jad