Mahugaon
Mahugaon is a revenue village in Lapung block, Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 1,359 in 268 households (Census 2011).
1,359 souls. 268 homes.
Lapung block, Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
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Mahugaon today
- Paddy(Common)₹2,370Jashpur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Maize₹2,410Jashpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Mahua₹3,000Jashpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
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Mahugaon is a village in Lapung block, Ranchi district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 1,359 people in 268 households, with a literacy rate of 71.9%. It is administered by the Mahugaon gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 834001.
Gram panchayat
Mahugaon is in the Mahugaon gram panchayat.
Other villages in Mahugaon
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Mahugaon compares
By population, Mahugaon ranks #9 of 78 inhabited villages in Lapung block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Mahugaon had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 4 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Mahugaon at a glance
Mahugaon is a village of 1,359 people in 268 households (Census 2011) in Lapung block, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, the 9th of 78 inhabited villages in Lapung block by population. Literacy is 71.9%, 11.6 points above the block figure of 60.3%, and the sex ratio is 1,123 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 834001; the LGD village code is 374426.
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Key facts — Mahugaon
Villages sharing pincode 834001
Other villages in Lapung block
View all 79 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,359Census 2011
- Male / female
- 640 / 719
- Households
- 268
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 71.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Mahugaon on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Mahugaon. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Mahugaon · 23.3659° N, 85.3264° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 13 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Ranchi district
- Advertisement for the Post of Fasal Rakshak 2026 (Contract Basis)
District Administration, Ranchi · 27 Oct 2026
- NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL-2026 VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADER DIALOGUE (VBYLD)
District Administration, Ranchi · 27 Oct 2026
- SELECTION TRIAL FOR KHELO INDIA FOOTBALL CENTER, MORABADI, RANCHI
District Administration, Ranchi · 24 Oct 2026
- PLAYER PENSION SCHEME
District Administration, Ranchi · 12 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Mahugaon
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Essential services & places near Mahugaon
Mahugaon isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Lapung block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,015 in Ranchi district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics333 in Ranchi district
Primary / community health centre
Middle School Lapung, Lapung
Schools & anganwadis72 in Ranchi district
Colleges & universities41 in Ranchi district
Police & fire stations19 in Ranchi district
Government offices22 in Ranchi district
Temples59 in Ranchi district
Churches7 in Ranchi district
Mosques3 in Ranchi district
Other places of worship12 in Ranchi district
Transport111 in Ranchi district
Agriculture services8 in Ranchi district
Community places73 in Ranchi district
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People often ask about Mahugaon
Where is Mahugaon located?
Mahugaon is a village in Lapung block of Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Mahugaon in?
Mahugaon is in Ranchi district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Mahugaon belong to?
Mahugaon comes under the Mahugaon gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Mahugaon?
The pincode of Mahugaon, Lapung, Ranchi is 834001.
What is the population of Mahugaon?
As per the 2011 Census, Mahugaon had a population of 1,359 (640 males and 719 females).
How many households are there in Mahugaon?
Mahugaon had 268 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Mahugaon?
The literacy rate of Mahugaon was 71.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Mahugaon?
Mahugaon had 1,123 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahugaon in?
Mahugaon is in the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Mahugaon?
Sukhdeo Bhagat (Indian National Congress) won the Lohardaga Lok Sabha seat, which includes Mahugaon, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Mahugaon in?
Mahugaon is in the Mandar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Mahugaon?
Shilpi Neha Tirkey (Indian National Congress) won the Mandar assembly seat, which includes Mahugaon, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Mahugaon?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahugaon is 374426 and its Census 2011 village code is 374426.
Which villages are near Mahugaon?
Villages near Mahugaon include Murma (within ~8 km), Chandaghasi (about 9 km), Kute Toli (about 9 km), Pindarkom (about 12 km), Sithia (about 12 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Mahugaon?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 78.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Ranchi district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jashpur APMC, Kotba APMC, Pathalgaon APMC, Jashpur district — about 117 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Jashpur APMC | 2,370 | 2,370 | 2,370 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Jeeraful | Jashpur APMC | 3,310 | 3,310 | 3,310 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Kotba APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Pathalgaon APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Yellow | Jashpur APMC | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Mahua · Mahua | Jashpur APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Niger Seed(Ramtil) · Niger Seed | Jashpur APMC | 6,200 | 6,200 | 6,200 | 25 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Mahugaon's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Mahugaon →Compare Mahugaon with… →All villages in Lapung →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
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- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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