Telgaon - Bhalki, Bidar

Telgaon is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Telgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telgaon is 599877. The village covers a total geographical area of 739.37 hectares and falls under the 585328 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Telgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhalki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Telgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Telgaon village had a total population of 1,273 people, including 653 males and 620 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 75.04% and female literacy at 58.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,273653620
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1368056
Scheduled Castes (SC)346176170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442420
Literate Population760430330
Illiterate Population513223290

Nearby Villages of Telgaon

Telgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JaigaonEast2.20 km
LanjwadaNorth-West2.67 km
SiddapurSouth-East3.35 km
Talwada (maratha)North3.94 km
BhatambraSouth-West4.16 km
MethimelkundaWest4.49 km
ShamsheerpurSouth-East4.69 km
DongapurNorth-East4.88 km
Methimelkunda WadiWest6.03 km
AtnoorNorth-West6.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Telgaon

Telgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Telgaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Telgaon is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Telgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Telgaon

Where is Telgaon located?

Telgaon village is located in Bhalki Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Telgaon?

Telgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Telgaon?

The pincode of Telgaon is 585328.

What is the population of Telgaon?

Telgaon had a total population of 1,273, including 653 males and 620 females.

How many households are there in Telgaon?

Telgaon had 245 households.

What is the literacy rate in Telgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Telgaon was 66.84%. Male literacy was 75.04% and female literacy was 58.51%.