Kolegaon - Bhokardan, Jalna

Kolegaon is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Kolegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolegaon is 547312. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kolegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kolegaon village had a total population of 1,551 people, including 795 males and 756 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.69%, with male literacy at 81.17% and female literacy at 53.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolegaon

Kolegaon 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 Kolegaon

Public transport in the Kolegaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Kolegaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Kolegaon is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolegaon

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

Health Facilities in Kolegaon

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

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