Mardasgaon - Gangakhed, Parbhani

Mardasgaon is a village situated in the Gangakhed tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangakhed and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Mardasgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mardasgaon is 547009. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064.88 hectares and falls under the 431514 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mardasgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mardasgaon

As per Census 2011, Mardasgaon village has a total population of 3,219 people, consisting of 1,683 males and 1,536 females. The village has 646 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,047 literate and 1,172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 411 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2191,6831,536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)383206177
Scheduled Castes (SC)411217194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1346569
Literate Population2,0471,214833
Illiterate Population1,172469703

Nearby Villages of Mardasgaon

Mardasgaon 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)
MasanerwadiSouth2.39 km
AnandwadiSouth-East2.75 km
GopaNorth2.82 km
VanbhujwadiEast3.04 km
WaghalgaonNorth-West3.09 km
IlegaonSouth3.20 km
MalewadiWest3.59 km
KaudgaonSouth-West4.23 km
NavhalgaonNorth-East4.36 km
ChatoriSouth-East4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mardasgaon

Public transport in the Mardasgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Mardasgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Mardasgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mardasgaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Mardasgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mardasgaon 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mardasgaon

Where is Mardasgaon located?

Mardasgaon village is located in Gangakhed Tehsil, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mardasgaon?

Mardasgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mardasgaon?

The pincode of Mardasgaon is 431514.

What is the population of Mardasgaon?

Mardasgaon has a total population of 3,219, including 1,683 males and 1,536 females.

How many households are there in Mardasgaon?

There are 646 households in Mardasgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mardasgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mardasgaon is 63.59%. Male literacy is 72.13% and female literacy is 54.23%.