Kolgaon - Bhadgaon, Jalgaon

Kolgaon is a village situated in the Bhadgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadgaon and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kolgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolgaon is 527670. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 424103 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kolgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pachora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kolgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kolgaon village had a total population of 3,282 people, including 1,711 males and 1,571 females, living in 730 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.53%, with male literacy at 86.30% and female literacy at 66.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 454.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolgaon

Kolgaon 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 Kolgaon

Public transport in the Kolgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kajgaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Kolgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kolgaon is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kolgaon

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

FAQs about Kolgaon