Joran - Baglan, Nashik

Joran is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Joran village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joran is 550118. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.61 hectares and falls under the 423301 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Joran 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 Joran

According to the 2011 Census, Joran village had a total population of 2,245 people, including 1,158 males and 1,087 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.80%, with male literacy at 76.67% and female literacy at 68.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 764.

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

Nearby Villages of Joran

Joran 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 Joran

Joran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Summit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Joran is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Joran is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joran

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

Health Facilities in Joran

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

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