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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalwadi village had a total population of 6,098 people, including 3,217 males and 2,881 females, living in 1,239 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.38%, with male literacy at 87.86% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 865.

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

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