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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Elegaon village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 543 males and 562 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.71%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 56.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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