Kolgaon - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Kolgaon is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Jamjhiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolgaon is 485286. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.64 hectares and falls under the 460225 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kolgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kolgaon village had a total population of 461 people, including 238 males and 223 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.21%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolgaon

Kolgaon 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 Kolgaon

Kolgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Kolgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Kolgaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kolgaon

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

FAQs about Kolgaon