Kalamb - Ambegaon, Pune

Kalamb is a village situated in the Ambegaon tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghodegaon and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kalamb village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalamb is 555502. The village covers a total geographical area of 1660.5 hectares and falls under the 410503 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Kalamb

According to the 2011 Census, Kalamb village had a total population of 5,861 people, including 3,008 males and 2,853 females, living in 1,220 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.54%, with male literacy at 93.40% and female literacy at 79.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 716.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,8613,0082,853
Child Population (0–6 yrs)519282237
Scheduled Castes (SC)281140141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)716352364
Literate Population4,6232,5462,077
Illiterate Population1,238462776

Nearby Villages of Kalamb

Kalamb 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)
NandurWest2.24 km
LoukiEast2.76 km
Chandoli Bk.South-East3.97 km
EklahareSouth4.11 km
WarulwadiNorth4.79 km
SultanpurSouth-West4.93 km
TakewadiSouth-West5.33 km
Chandoli Kh.South6.04 km
ManjarwadiEast6.30 km
Vadgaon KashimbegSouth-West6.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalamb

Public transport in the Kalamb is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghorawadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Kalamb is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Kalamb is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalamb

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalamb

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kalamb

Where is Kalamb located?

Kalamb village is located in Ambegaon Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalamb?

Kalamb is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalamb?

The pincode of Kalamb is 410503.

What is the population of Kalamb?

Kalamb had a total population of 5,861, including 3,008 males and 2,853 females.

How many households are there in Kalamb?

Kalamb had 1,220 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalamb?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalamb was 86.54%. Male literacy was 93.40% and female literacy was 79.40%.