Kalashi - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Kalashi is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kalashi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalashi is 533319. The village covers a total geographical area of 765.82 hectares and falls under the 444711 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalashi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalashi village had a total population of 483 people, including 246 males and 237 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.85%, with male literacy at 86.73% and female literacy at 74.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalashi

Kalashi 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 Kalashi

Kalashi 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 Talni, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Kalashi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kalashi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalashi

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

Health Facilities in Kalashi

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

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