Belgaon - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Belgaon is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Belgaonghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgaon is 538811. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.77 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Belgaon

As per Census 2011, Belgaon village has a total population of 703 people, consisting of 357 males and 346 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 469 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 363 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgaon

Belgaon 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 Belgaon

Belgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Belgaon is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Belgaon is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgaon

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

Health Facilities in Belgaon

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

FAQs about Belgaon