Jalkot Tehsil - Latur District, Maharashtra
Jalkot is an administrative tehsil in the Latur district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Jalkot is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 361 km², including 360.77 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 935 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jalkot Tehsil
Jalkot Tehsil has a total of 46 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atnoor | Rural | Shivajinagar Tanda |
| 2 | Belsangvi | Rural | Belsangavi |
| 3 | Borgaon Kh. | Rural | Borgaon (Kh) |
| 4 | Chera | Rural | Chera |
| 5 | Chincholi | Rural | Chincholi |
| 6 | Dhamangaon | Rural | Dhamangaon |
| 7 | Dhondwadi (Ghonsi) | Rural | Ghonsi |
| 8 | Dhorsangvi | Rural | Dhorsangvi |
| 9 | Domgaon | Rural | Hawarga |
| 10 | Dongargaon | Rural | Dongargaon |
| 11 | Ekurga Kh. | Rural | Ekurga (Kh) |
| 12 | Gawhan | Rural | Gavhan |
| 13 | Ghonsi | Rural | Ghonsi |
| 14 | Gutti | Rural | Rampur Tanda |
| 15 | Haladwadhavana | Rural | Haladwadawana |
| 16 | Hawarga | Rural | Hawarga |
| 17 | Hokarna | Rural | Hokarna |
| 18 | Jagalpur Bk. | Rural | Jagalpur (Bk) |
| 19 | Jalkot | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Jirga | Rural | Hawarga |
| 21 | Karanji | Rural | Karanji |
| 22 | Kekatsindagi | Rural | Kekatsindgi |
| 23 | Kolnoor | Rural | Kolnoor |
| 24 | Konali Dongar | Rural | Konalidongar |
| 25 | Kunki | Rural | Kunaki |
| 26 | Lali Bk. | Rural | Lali (Bk) |
| 27 | Lali Kh. | Rural | Lali (Kh) |
| 28 | Malhipparga | Rural | Malhipparga |
| 29 | Mangrul | Rural | Mangarul |
| 30 | Marsangvi | Rural | Marsangvi |
| 31 | Mewapur | Rural | Mevapur |
| 32 | Patoda Bk. | Rural | Patoda (Bk) |
| 33 | Patoda Kh. | Rural | Patoda (Kh) |
| 34 | Rawankola | Rural | Rawankola |
| 35 | Sheldara | Rural | Sheldara |
| 36 | Sonwala | Rural | Sonwala |
| 37 | Sorga | Rural | Chera |
| 38 | Sulhali | Rural | Sullali |
| 39 | Tiruka | Rural | Tiruka |
| 40 | Umardara | Rural | Umardara |
| 41 | Umarga Retu | Rural | Umarga Retu |
| 42 | Viral | Rural | Viral |
| 43 | Wadgaon | Rural | Wadgaon |
| 44 | Wanjarwada | Rural | Wanjarwada |
| 45 | Yeldara | Rural | Yeldara |
| 46 | Yeori | Rural | Yewari |
Population of Jalkot Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Jalkot Tehsil has a total population of 87,201 people, consisting of 45,058 males and 42,143 females. There are 16,621 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 242 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87,201 | 87,201 | 0 |
| Male Population | 45,058 | 45,058 | 0 |
| Female Population | 42,143 | 42,143 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,621 | 16,621 | 0 |
| Population Density | 242 / km² | 242 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 55,948 literate people and 11,999 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,601 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,890 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,999 | 11,999 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 55,948 | 55,948 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,253 | 31,253 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,601 | 21,601 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,890 | 1,890 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.