Nalkas - Baglan, Nashik

Nalkas is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Nalkes serves as the Village Panchayat for Nalkas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalkas is 550071. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.23 hectares and falls under the 423204 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Nalkas

According to the 2011 Census, Nalkas village had a total population of 868 people, including 458 males and 410 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.38%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 83.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalkas

Nalkas 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 Nalkas

Nalkas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manmad Jn, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Nalkas is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Nalkas is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalkas

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

Health Facilities in Nalkas

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

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