Kushegaon - Igatpuri, Nashik

Kushegaon is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kushegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushegaon is 551041. The village covers a total geographical area of 1430 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kushegaon

As per Census 2011, Kushegaon village has a total population of 1,875 people, consisting of 904 males and 971 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 971 literate and 904 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,670 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushegaon

Kushegaon 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 Kushegaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kushegaon. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Kushegaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kushegaon is about 30 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 Kushegaon

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

Health Facilities in Kushegaon

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

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