Pedgaon - Mangrulpir, Washim

Pedgaon is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Pedgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedgaon is 530713. The village covers a total geographical area of 2478.66 hectares and falls under the 444402 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pedgaon 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 Pedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pedgaon village had a total population of 3,233 people, including 1,662 males and 1,571 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.49%, with male literacy at 90.17% and female literacy at 74.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 859, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedgaon

Pedgaon 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 Pedgaon

Pedgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Pedgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Pedgaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Pedgaon

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

FAQs about Pedgaon