Jaigaon - Murbad, Thane

Jaigaon is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kheware serves as the Village Panchayat for Jaigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaigaon is 553249. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.58 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Jaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jaigaon village had a total population of 496 people, including 238 males and 258 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.24%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 63.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaigaon

Jaigaon 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 Jaigaon

Jaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Jaigaon is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Jaigaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaigaon

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

Health Facilities in Jaigaon

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

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