How many villages are listed for Buldana district?
Buldana district has 1,444 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 13 talukas in Maharashtra.
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Buldana District Village Directory
The Buldana district village directory covers 1,444 Census 2011 village records across 13 talukas in Maharashtra. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Buldana district has 1,300 inhabited villages, 144 uninhabited village entries, 2,037,398 people and 451,284 households, with 963,305 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Mehkar has the most village records; Dongaon is the largest listed village by population; Shegaon (R) has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,300 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 1,208 villages, all-weather road is reported for 1,157 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records.
Local Admin Units13
Villages1,444
Population2,037,398
Households451,284
Area (ha)963,304.55
Talukas in Buldana
The taluka-wise table compares 13 talukas in Buldana district using Census 2011 village records. Mehkar has 160 villages, about 11% of the district list. Chikhli has the largest listed village population at 227,432 people. Khamgaon covers the largest recorded village area.
| Taluka | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buldana | 03984 | 97 | 6.7% | 99% | 206,244 | 10% | 2,126 | 43,811 | 81,243.30 | 8.4% | 253.9 | Deulghat |
| Chikhli | 03983 | 145 | 10% | 92% | 227,432 | 11% | 1,568 | 50,875 | 113,324.98 | 12% | 200.7 | Amdapur |
| Deolgaon Raja | 03985 | 64 | 4.4% | 94% | 94,523 | 4.6% | 1,477 | 20,057 | 49,443.92 | 5.1% | 191.2 | Deulgaon Mahi |
| Jalgaon (Jamod) | 03975 | 124 | 8.6% | 89% | 128,347 | 6.3% | 1,035 | 28,466 | 63,229.20 | 6.6% | 203 | Pimpalgaon Kale |
| Khamgaon | 03981 | 149 | 10% | 91% | 226,453 | 11% | 1,52 | 51,023 | 124,540.74 | 13% | 181.8 | Pimpalgaon Raja |
| Lonar | 03987 | 90 | 6.2% | 92% | 128,935 | 6.3% | 1,433 | 28,443 | 64,425.61 | 6.7% | 200.1 | Sultanpur |
| Malkapur | 03979 | 73 | 5.1% | 90% | 110,794 | 5.4% | 1,518 | 25,608 | 46,473.89 | 4.8% | 238.4 | Malkapur (Rural) |
| Mehkar | 03982 | 160 | 11% | 87% | 223,068 | 11% | 1,394 | 49,406 | 112,621.56 | 12% | 198.1 | Dongaon |
| Motala | 03980 | 123 | 8.5% | 89% | 166,598 | 8.2% | 1,354 | 36,334 | 78,059.83 | 8.1% | 213.4 | Dhamangaon Badhe |
| Nandura | 03978 | 111 | 7.7% | 92% | 131,599 | 6.5% | 1,186 | 30,283 | 52,986.67 | 5.5% | 248.4 | Wadner |
| Sangrampur | 03976 | 122 | 8.4% | 78% | 137,092 | 6.7% | 1,124 | 30,590 | 52,241.97 | 5.4% | 262.4 | Sonala |
| Shegaon | 03977 | 73 | 5.1% | 92% | 96,444 | 4.7% | 1,321 | 21,720 | 50,640.28 | 5.3% | 190.4 | Shegaon (R) |
| Sindkhed Raja | 03986 | 113 | 7.8% | 92% | 159,869 | 7.8% | 1,415 | 34,668 | 74,072.60 | 7.7% | 215.8 | Sakhar Kherda |
Talukas with the most village records
Mehkar, Khamgaon and Chikhli are the talukas with the most village records in Buldana district. Mehkar ranks first with 160 villages, 223,068 people and 198.1 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and taluka comparison.
| Rank | Taluka | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehkar | 160 | 11% | 223,068 | 11% | 112,621.56 | 12% |
| 2 | Khamgaon | 149 | 10% | 226,453 | 11% | 124,540.74 | 13% |
| 3 | Chikhli | 145 | 10% | 227,432 | 11% | 113,324.98 | 12% |
| 4 | Jalgaon (Jamod) | 124 | 8.6% | 128,347 | 6.3% | 63,229.20 | 6.6% |
| 5 | Motala | 123 | 8.5% | 166,598 | 8.2% | 78,059.83 | 8.1% |
| 6 | Sangrampur | 122 | 8.4% | 137,092 | 6.7% | 52,241.97 | 5.4% |
| 7 | Sindkhed Raja | 113 | 7.8% | 159,869 | 7.8% | 74,072.60 | 7.7% |
| 8 | Nandura | 111 | 7.7% | 131,599 | 6.5% | 52,986.67 | 5.5% |
| 9 | Buldana | 97 | 6.7% | 206,244 | 10% | 81,243.30 | 8.4% |
| 10 | Lonar | 90 | 6.2% | 128,935 | 6.3% | 64,425.61 | 6.7% |
Largest Villages by Population
Dongaon is the highest-population village listed for Buldana district, with 18,012 people and 3,762 households. That is 0.9% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.8. The nearest town is Mehkar; 17.0 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dongaon | 18,012 | 0.9% | 3,762 | 4.8 | 3,753 | 479.9 | Mehkar | 17.0 |
| 2 | Pimpalgaon Raja | 15,234 | 0.7% | 2,984 | 5.1 | 2,128.39 | 715.8 | Khamgaon | 13.0 |
| 3 | Sakhar Kherda | 14,719 | 0.7% | 3,078 | 4.8 | 2,774.43 | 530.5 | Mehkar | 25.0 |
| 4 | Deulghat | 13,805 | 0.7% | 2,763 | 5 | 1,414.79 | 975.8 | Buldana | 7.0 |
| 5 | Sonala | 12,892 | 0.6% | 2,712 | 4.8 | 2,237.99 | 576.1 | Jalgaon Jamod | 40.0 |
| 6 | Amdapur | 12,740 | 0.6% | 2,613 | 4.9 | 5,085.06 | 250.5 | Chikhli | 19.0 |
| 7 | Dhad | 12,340 | 0.6% | 2,365 | 5.2 | 1,541.27 | 800.6 | Buldana | 25.0 |
| 8 | Pimpalgaon Kale | 11,409 | 0.6% | 2,613 | 4.4 | 2,165.26 | 526.9 | Jalgaon Jamod | 14.0 |
| 9 | Dhamangaon Badhe | 11,335 | 0.6% | 2,359 | 4.8 | 2,368 | 478.7 | Buldana | 35.0 |
| 10 | Malkapur (Rural) | 11,117 | 0.5% | 2,532 | 4.4 | 2,723.14 | 408.2 | Malkapur | 2.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Shegaon (R) has the largest recorded village area in Buldana district at 8,082.07 hectares. It represents 0.8% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 107.8 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shegaon (R) | 8,082.07 | 0.8% | 8,715 | 107.8 | 1,634 | 0.2 | Shegaon | 1.0 |
| 2 | Ambabari | 5,338 | 0.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 3 | Amdapur | 5,085.06 | 0.5% | 12,740 | 250.5 | 2,613 | 0.51 | Chikhli | 19.0 |
| 4 | Bhingara | 4,592 | 0.5% | 1,780 | 38.8 | 278 | 0.06 | Jalgaon Jamod | 21.0 |
| 5 | Karwand | 4,232 | 0.4% | 3,535 | 83.5 | 785 | 0.19 | Chikhli | 25.0 |
| 6 | Deulgaon Sakarasha | 3,802.41 | 0.4% | 5,532 | 145.5 | 1,230 | 0.32 | Mehkar | 39.0 |
| 7 | Dongaon | 3,753 | 0.4% | 18,012 | 479.9 | 3,762 | 1 | Mehkar | 17.0 |
| 8 | Mandwa S. Dongar | 3,350 | 0.3% | 1,356 | 40.5 | 289 | 0.09 | Mehkar | 38.0 |
| 9 | Borala | 3,177.51 | 0.3% | 266 | 8.4 | 61 | 0.02 | Buldana | 20.0 |
| 10 | Rohinkhed | 3,108 | 0.3% | 7,849 | 252.5 | 1,593 | 0.51 | Buldana | 26.0 |
Population Summary
Buldana district's village records list 2,037,398 people in 451,284 households. The average household size is 4.5. The listed village population density is 211.5 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village1,411
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %90%
Population Density / sq km211.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population2,037,398
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Buldana district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 13 CD blocks, 0 Gram Panchayats and 14 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Akola, Balapur and Buldana.
CD Blocks Reported13
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported14
CD blocks reported: Buldana, Chikhli, Deolgaon Raja, Jalgaon (Jamod), Khamgaon, Lonar, Malkapur, Mehkar, Motala, Nandura, Sangrampur, Shegaon and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Buldana district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,300 villages (90% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,208 villages (84% of district records), all-weather road in 1,157 villages (80% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and All-weather Road, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | 90.03 |
| Mobile Coverage | 1,208 | 1,300 | — | 83.66 |
| All-Weather Road | 1,157 | 1,300 | — | 80.12 |
| PDS Shop | 1,013 | 1,300 | — | 70.15 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 1,277 | 1,300 | — | 88.43 |
Median Nearest Town Distance17 km
Villages within 5 km104
Villages over 25 km289
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 104 | 8% |
| 5-10 Km | 206 | 16% |
| 10-25 Km | 701 | 54% |
| Over 25 Km | 289 | 22% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Buldana villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,300 villages, with an average of 18.65 km and a median of 17 km. 104 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 289 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 1,300 | 18.65 | 60 | Wadali | Mehkar |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Buldana district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 33,796 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 5 | 7,220 | 5,776 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 4,044 | 2,701 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 4,332 | 3,896 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 10,400 | 4,205 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 2,600 | 2,365 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 1,300 | 1,013 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 3,900 | 3,831 |
Official Reference Links
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Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which taluka has the most village records in Buldana district?
Mehkar has the most village records in Buldana district, with 160 entries. This is 11% of the district list, with 223,068 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Buldana district?
Dongaon is the highest-population village shown for Buldana district, with 18,012 people and 3,762 households. It accounts for 0.9% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Buldana district?
Shegaon (R) has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Buldana district, at 8,082.07 hectares. It represents 0.8% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Buldana district villages?
The population summary includes 2,037,398 people, 451,284 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.5 and population density is 211.5 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Buldana district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,300 villages (90% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,208 villages (84% of district records), all-weather road in 1,157 villages (80% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
How do I find a Census village code in Buldana district?
Start from the taluka-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
How can I verify land records for villages in Buldana district?
Use the official land-record portal for Maharashtra, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, taluka, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Buldana district village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.