Kelgan - Mangaon, Raigad

Kelgan is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Mangaon and around 98 km from Alibag. Kumbhe serves as the Village Panchayat for Kelgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelgan is 554578. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 402120 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kelgan

According to the 2011 Census, Kelgan village had a total population of 203 people, including 92 males and 111 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,207 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.45%, with male literacy at 63.53% and female literacy at 35.14%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelgan

Kelgan 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 Kelgan

Public transport in the Kelgan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Kelgan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kelgan is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelgan

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

Health Facilities in Kelgan

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

FAQs about Kelgan