Mahad - Baglan, Nashik

Mahad is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Mahad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahad is 550052. The village covers a total geographical area of 913.48 hectares and falls under the 423204 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Mahad 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 Mahad

As per Census 2011, Mahad village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 486 males and 444 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 250 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahad

Mahad 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 Mahad

Mahad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhule, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Mahad is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Mahad is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahad

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

Health Facilities in Mahad

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

FAQs about Mahad