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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kalmadi village has a total population of 2,128 people, consisting of 1,104 males and 1,024 females. The village has 430 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,403 literate and 725 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 251 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1281,1041,024
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291158133
Scheduled Castes (SC)1718685
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251122129
Literate Population1,403803600
Illiterate Population725301424

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PimparkhedaNorth-West2.14 km
MalichNorth-East2.44 km
SarveWest2.77 km
Waghadi BkSouth2.84 km
GoraneNorth3.19 km
BabhaldeSouth-West3.28 km
WaghodeEast4.02 km
VitaiNorth-West4.15 km
ValkhedaEast4.49 km
VaipurWest4.76 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kalmadi

Where is Kalmadi located?

Kalmadi village is located in Sindkhede Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalmadi?

Kalmadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalmadi?

The pincode of Kalmadi is 424309.

What is the population of Kalmadi?

Kalmadi has a total population of 2,128, including 1,104 males and 1,024 females.

How many households are there in Kalmadi?

There are 430 households in Kalmadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kalmadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalmadi is 65.93%. Male literacy is 72.74% and female literacy is 58.59%.