Jalgaon - Niphad, Nashik

Jalgaon is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Jalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalgaon is 551373. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.95 hectares and falls under the 422303 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Jalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jalgaon village had a total population of 2,620 people, including 1,357 males and 1,263 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 82.13% and female literacy at 65.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 812.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalgaon

Jalgaon 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 Jalgaon

Jalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Niphad, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Jalgaon is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Jalgaon

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

FAQs about Jalgaon