Kalgaon - Umri, Nanded

Kalgaon is a village situated in the Umri tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peth Umri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kalgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgaon is 544895. The village covers a total geographical area of 961 hectares and falls under the 431807 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgaon village had a total population of 1,436 people, including 730 males and 706 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.14%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 62.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgaon

Kalgaon 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 Kalgaon

Public transport in the Kalgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelgoan H, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Kalgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Kalgaon is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalgaon

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

FAQs about Kalgaon