Galegaon - Biloli, Nanded
Galegaon is a village situated in the Biloli tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biloli and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Galegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Galegaon is 545098. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 431736 pincode. Deglur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Galegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deglur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nanded Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Galegaon
According to the 2011 Census, Galegaon village had a total population of 943 people, including 489 males and 454 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.20%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 62.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 | 489 | 454 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 59 | 54 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 153 | 77 | 76 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 591 | 340 | 251 |
| Illiterate Population | 352 | 149 | 203 |
Nearby Villages of Galegaon
Galegaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Galegaon
Galegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deglur to Galegaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Galegaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Galegaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Galegaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Galegaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Galegaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Galegaon
Where is Galegaon located?
Galegaon village is located in Biloli Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Galegaon?
Galegaon is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Galegaon?
The pincode of Galegaon is 431736.
What is the population of Galegaon?
Galegaon had a total population of 943, including 489 males and 454 females.
How many households are there in Galegaon?
Galegaon had 222 households.
What is the literacy rate in Galegaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Galegaon was 71.20%. Male literacy was 79.07% and female literacy was 62.75%.