Jalgaon - Arvi, Wardha

Jalgaon is a village situated in the Arvi tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arvi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Jalgaon(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalgaon is 533657. The village covers a total geographical area of 1074.39 hectares and falls under the 442201 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Jalgaon

As per Census 2011, Jalgaon village has a total population of 3,369 people, consisting of 1,761 males and 1,608 females. The village has 846 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,694 literate and 675 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Jalgaon is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Jalgaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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