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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahagaon village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 593 males and 531 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.12%, with male literacy at 88.85% and female literacy at 63.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mahagaon