Mahagaon - Barshi, Solapur

Mahagaon is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Mahagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagaon is 562074. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.65 hectares and falls under the 413403 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mahagaon

As per Census 2011, Mahagaon village has a total population of 1,124 people, consisting of 593 males and 531 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 772 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,124593531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236459
Scheduled Castes (SC)714229
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844440
Literate Population772470302
Illiterate Population352123229

Nearby Villages of Mahagaon

Mahagaon 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)
TandulwadiNorth-West3.02 km
BaviWest3.65 km
ChikhardeNorth-East3.75 km
KhamgaonNorth4.99 km
YelambNorth-East5.61 km
Pimpari (pangaon)South5.79 km
Hingani (pangaon)South-East6.18 km
TawadiNorth-West6.21 km
Kalambwadi (p)South-West6.43 km
SakatSouth-West6.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahagaon

Mahagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuslamb, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Mahagaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Mahagaon is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mahagaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahagaon

Where is Mahagaon located?

Mahagaon village is located in Barshi Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahagaon?

Mahagaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahagaon?

The pincode of Mahagaon is 413403.

What is the population of Mahagaon?

Mahagaon has a total population of 1,124, including 593 males and 531 females.

How many households are there in Mahagaon?

There are 257 households in Mahagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Mahagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahagaon is 68.68%. Male literacy is 79.26% and female literacy is 56.87%.