Zolegaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Zolegaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from Vaijapur and around 40 km from Aurangabad. Zolegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zolegaon is 549059. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 431115 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Zolegaon 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 Zolegaon

As per Census 2011, Zolegaon village has a total population of 817 people, consisting of 415 males and 402 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 547 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population817415402
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025448
Scheduled Castes (SC)904248
Literate Population547319228
Illiterate Population27096174

Nearby Villages of Zolegaon

Zolegaon 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)
BaigaonSouth-West1.78 km
DharankhedaNorth-East2.01 km
BhokargaonNorth-West2.26 km
JambarkhedaWest2.31 km
Deogaon (rangari)South-East2.95 km
LamangaonNorth-East3.84 km
Malegaon KannadNorth3.99 km
LakhaniSouth-West4.02 km
DeoliSouth4.11 km
GarajNorth-West4.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Zolegaon

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Zolegaon. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Zolegaon is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Zolegaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zolegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Zolegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Zolegaon

Where is Zolegaon located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Zolegaon?

Zolegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zolegaon?

The pincode of Zolegaon is 431115.

What is the population of Zolegaon?

Zolegaon has a total population of 817, including 415 males and 402 females.

How many households are there in Zolegaon?

There are 176 households in Zolegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Zolegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zolegaon is 66.95%. Male literacy is 76.87% and female literacy is 56.72%.