Delgaon - Chhaigaon Makhan, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Delgaon is a village situated in the Chhaigaon Makhan tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Khandwa and around 50 km from Khandwa. Delgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Delgaon is 505789. The village covers a total geographical area of 779.67 hectares and falls under the 450445 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Delgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Delgaon village had a total population of 1,279 people, including 660 males and 619 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.06%, with male literacy at 74.91% and female literacy at 48.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Delgaon

Delgaon 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 Delgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Delgaon. The nearest railway station is Kotlakheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Delgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Delgaon is about 50 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 Delgaon

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

Health Facilities in Delgaon

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

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