Kalmadi - Sindkhede, Dhule

Kalmadi is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Kalmadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmadi is 526191. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.21 hectares and falls under the 424309 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Kalmadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalmadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmadi village had a total population of 2,128 people, including 1,104 males and 1,024 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.37%, with male literacy at 84.88% and female literacy at 67.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmadi

Kalmadi 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 Kalmadi

Kalmadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Kalmadi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Kalmadi is about 26 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 Kalmadi

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

Health Facilities in Kalmadi

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

FAQs about Kalmadi