Kaigaon - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Kaigaon is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Gangapur and around 42 km from Aurangabad. Kaygaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaigaon is 549355. The village covers a total geographical area of 976.98 hectares and falls under the 431110 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kaigaon

As per Census 2011, Kaigaon village has a total population of 3,442 people, consisting of 1,750 males and 1,692 females. The village has 693 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 497 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,250 literate and 1,192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 676 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 267 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4421,7501,692
Child Population (0–6 yrs)497269228
Scheduled Castes (SC)676342334
Scheduled Tribes (ST)267135132
Literate Population2,2501,295955
Illiterate Population1,192455737

Nearby Villages of Kaigaon

Kaigaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GaneshwadiNorth-East2.67 km
AmalnerSouth-East2.80 km
SaidapurNorth3.20 km
JamgaonWest3.76 km
MhalapurSouth4.14 km
TokaSouth-West4.26 km
LakhmapurEast4.63 km
WashimWest5.48 km
BhendalaNorth-East5.75 km
ManglapurSouth-East6.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaigaon

Kaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Kaigaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kaigaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaigaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kaigaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kaigaon

Where is Kaigaon located?

Kaigaon village is located in Gangapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaigaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaigaon is Kaygaon.

What is the pincode of Kaigaon?

The pincode of Kaigaon is 431110.

What is the population of Kaigaon?

Kaigaon has a total population of 3,442, including 1,750 males and 1,692 females.

How many households are there in Kaigaon?

There are 693 households in Kaigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Kaigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaigaon is 65.37%. Male literacy is 74.00% and female literacy is 56.44%.