Kalmuste - Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

Kalmuste is a village situated in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Trimbak and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kalmuste(h) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmuste village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmuste is 550919. The village covers a total geographical area of 1108.86 hectares and falls under the 422204 pincode. Trimbak is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Kalmuste 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 Kalmuste

As per Census 2011, Kalmuste village has a total population of 841 people, consisting of 427 males and 414 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 783 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population841427414
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356867
Scheduled Castes (SC)573027
Scheduled Tribes (ST)783397386
Literate Population392223169
Illiterate Population449204245

Nearby Villages of Kalmuste

Kalmuste 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UmbharandeNorth-West2.26 km
HarshawadiSouth-West2.35 km
Talegaon TrimbakEast3.23 km
KachurliNorth-East3.90 km
Zarwad KhSouth-East4.28 km
AmbaiNorth4.35 km
Take HarshaSouth-West4.58 km
Metghar KillaEast5.32 km
SapgaonNorth-East5.69 km
Gonde Bk.North-West5.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalmuste

Kalmuste is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.2, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trimbak to Kalmuste is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kalmuste is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmuste

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalmuste

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalmuste

Where is Kalmuste located?

Kalmuste village is located in Trimbakeshwar Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalmuste?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalmuste is Kalmuste(h).

What is the pincode of Kalmuste?

The pincode of Kalmuste is 422204.

What is the population of Kalmuste?

Kalmuste has a total population of 841, including 427 males and 414 females.

How many households are there in Kalmuste?

There are 155 households in Kalmuste.

What is the literacy rate in Kalmuste?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalmuste is 46.61%. Male literacy is 52.22% and female literacy is 40.82%.