Kaligam

Kaligam is a village located in Jhalod taluka of Dohad district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalod (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Dohad. As per 2009 stats, Kaligam Gujar is the gram panchayat of Kaligam village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaligam unique in its vibrant Jhalod-Dohad region. You’ll see Kaligam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kaligam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaligam is 519227. The village spans a total geographical area of 280.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 389170. Dohad is nearest town to Kaligam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaligam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jhalod Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dahod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaligam

Population of Kaligam

According to the 2011 Census, Kaligam has a total population of about 1,678, with approximately 857 males and 821 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 344 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,678. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.17%, with male literacy at about 48.54% and female literacy near 31.43%. There are around 255 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaligam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaligam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaligam. As per the 2011 stats, Kaligam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaligam

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaligam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaligam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaligam