Jugad - Wani, Yavatmal

Jugad is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Matholi serves as the Village Panchayat for Jugad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jugad is 544064. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.98 hectares and falls under the 445402 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Jugad

According to the 2011 Census, Jugad village had a total population of 186 people, including 102 males and 84 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.35%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 79.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Jugad

Jugad 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 Jugad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jugad. The nearest railway station is Tadali, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Jugad is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Jugad is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jugad

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

Health Facilities in Jugad

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

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