Nalegaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Nalegaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from Vaijapur and around 60 km from Aurangabad. Nalegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalegaon is 549083. The village covers a total geographical area of 1054 hectares and falls under the 423703 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Nalegaon

As per Census 2011, Nalegaon village has a total population of 2,119 people, consisting of 1,126 males and 993 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,390 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 457 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1191,126993
Child Population (0–6 yrs)299182117
Scheduled Castes (SC)457248209
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884741
Literate Population1,390814576
Illiterate Population729312417

Nearby Villages of Nalegaon

Nalegaon 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)
SafiyabadwadiNorth2.51 km
SanjarpurwadiSouth-West3.26 km
DhondalgaonSouth-East3.95 km
HajipurwadiNorth4.68 km
BorsarWest5.27 km
PathriEast5.63 km
RaghunathpurwadiNorth-West6.19 km
PashapurSouth-East6.22 km
ShivgaonNorth-East6.34 km
AurangpurSouth-West6.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nalegaon

Nalegaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanjgaon, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Nalegaon is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Nalegaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalegaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Nalegaon

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

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

FAQs about Nalegaon

Where is Nalegaon located?

Nalegaon village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nalegaon?

Nalegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nalegaon?

The pincode of Nalegaon is 423703.

What is the population of Nalegaon?

Nalegaon has a total population of 2,119, including 1,126 males and 993 females.

How many households are there in Nalegaon?

There are 453 households in Nalegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Nalegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nalegaon is 65.60%. Male literacy is 72.29% and female literacy is 58.01%.