Kalwadi - Akot, Akola

Kalwadi is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Kalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalwadi is 529799. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.6 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalwadi village had a total population of 831 people, including 411 males and 420 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.44%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 81.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalwadi

Kalwadi 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 Kalwadi

Public transport in the Kalwadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Kalwadi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Kalwadi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kalwadi

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

FAQs about Kalwadi