Mahagaon - Digras, Yavatmal

Mahagaon is a village situated in the Digras tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digras and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Mahagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagaon is 542712. The village covers a total geographical area of 699 hectares and falls under the 445203 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahagaon

As per Census 2011, Mahagaon village has a total population of 1,532 people, consisting of 785 males and 747 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,011 literate and 521 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 437 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Mahagaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Mahagaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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