Belgaon - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Belgaon is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Belgaon (k.) serves as the Village Panchayat for Belgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgaon is 538633. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.99 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Belgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Belgaon village had a total population of 783 people, including 393 males and 390 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.63%, with male literacy at 91.12% and female literacy at 73.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Belgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Belgaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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