Kolgaon - Khandwa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Kolgaon is a village situated in the Khandwa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Khandwa, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kolgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolgaon is 505697. The village covers a total geographical area of 822.72 hectares and falls under the 450991 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Khandwa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kolgaon

As per Census 2011, Kolgaon village has a total population of 2,648 people, consisting of 1,379 males and 1,269 females. The village has 601 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,523 literate and 1,125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 598 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kolgaon are given below:

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khaigaon, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Kolgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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