Ajgaon - Mangrulpir, Washim

Ajgaon is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Jamb serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajgaon is 530780. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.58 hectares and falls under the 444409 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ajgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ajgaon village had a total population of 761 people, including 368 males and 393 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 83.92% and female literacy at 69.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajgaon

Ajgaon 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 Ajgaon

Public transport in the Ajgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Ajgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Ajgaon is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajgaon

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

Health Facilities in Ajgaon

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

FAQs about Ajgaon