Kalgaon - Niphad, Nashik

Kalgaon is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kolgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Kalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgaon is 551357. The village covers a total geographical area of 996.94 hectares and falls under the 422305 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Yevla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindori Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgaon village had a total population of 2,556 people, including 1,322 males and 1,234 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.78%, with male literacy at 88.69% and female literacy at 70.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Kalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Kalgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kalgaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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