Galangi - Chopda, Jalgaon

Galangi is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Galangi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galangi is 526650. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.5 hectares and falls under the 425108 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Galangi

According to the 2011 Census, Galangi village had a total population of 1,362 people, including 710 males and 652 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.34%, with male literacy at 81.14% and female literacy at 63.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,221.

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

Nearby Villages of Galangi

Galangi 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 Galangi

Public transport in the Galangi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Galangi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Galangi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galangi

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

Health Facilities in Galangi

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

FAQs about Galangi