Galgale

Galgale is a village located in Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kagal (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Galgale village is also a gram panchayat.

Galgale has its own place in the vibrant Kolhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Galgale

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Galgale is 567722. The village spans a total geographical area of 609.75 hectares. Nipani(karnataka) is nearest town to Galgale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Galgale

Below is a concise population overview of Galgale as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,184 1,113 1,071
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 227 127 100
Scheduled Castes (SC) 248 116 132
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,584 885 699
Illiterate Population 600 228 372

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Galgale village:

  • The total population of Galgale village is around 2,184, including approximately 1,113 males and 1,071 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 227 children aged 0–6 years in Galgale village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Galgale village has 248 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Galgale village is about 72.53%, with male literacy at 79.51% and female literacy at 65.27%.
  • There are around 452 households in Galgale village.

Connectivity of Galgale

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Galgale. As per the 2011 stats, Galgale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Galgale

Knowing the nearby villages of Galgale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Galgale.

Metage Benikre Haladi Arjunwada Kardyal Khadakewada Arjuni Lingnoor Kapshi Jainyal Mugali Nandhyal

Frequently Asked Questions about Galgale

Where is Galgale located?
Galgale village is situated in Kagal Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Galgale?
Galgale serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Galgale as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Galgale is 2,184, with 1,113 males and 1,071 females.
How many households are there in Galgale as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Galgale village has a total of 452 households.
What is the literacy rate in Galgale as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Galgale is 72.53%. The male literacy rate is 79.51%, while the female literacy rate is 65.27%.