Kalwadi - Malegaon, Nashik

Kalwadi is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalwadi is 550290. The village covers a total geographical area of 1147.99 hectares and falls under the 423105 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kalwadi

As per Census 2011, Kalwadi village has a total population of 6,098 people, consisting of 3,217 males and 2,881 females. The village has 1,239 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 910 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,222 literate and 1,876 illiterate residents. Additionally, 680 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 865 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalwadi

Kalwadi 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 Kalwadi

Kalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mordad Tanda, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Kalwadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kalwadi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kalwadi

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

FAQs about Kalwadi