Elegaon - Bhokar, Nanded

Elegaon is a village situated in the Bhokar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokar and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Elegaon (p.b.) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elegaon is 544884. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.61 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Elegaon

As per Census 2011, Elegaon village has a total population of 1,105 people, consisting of 543 males and 562 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 477 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Elegaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,105543562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19184107
Scheduled Castes (SC)673037
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522527
Literate Population628369259
Illiterate Population477174303

Nearby Villages of Elegaon

Elegaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nanda Bk.East2.35 km
DharjaniNorth-East2.41 km
MoghaliNorth-West2.51 km
ShirurSouth-West2.52 km
Mokhandi (jagir)South-East3.42 km
JironaSouth-West4.21 km
KamangaonWest4.55 km
BitnalSouth4.78 km
DaurNorth-East4.87 km
HaldaNorth-West4.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Elegaon

Public transport in the Elegaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bimbari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Elegaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Elegaon is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Elegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Elegaon

Where is Elegaon located?

Elegaon village is located in Bhokar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Elegaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Elegaon is Elegaon (p.b.).

What is the pincode of Elegaon?

The pincode of Elegaon is 431801.

What is the population of Elegaon?

Elegaon has a total population of 1,105, including 543 males and 562 females.

How many households are there in Elegaon?

There are 227 households in Elegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Elegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Elegaon is 56.83%. Male literacy is 67.96% and female literacy is 46.09%.