Balgaon - Jat, Sangli

Balgaon is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Balgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balgaon is 568891. The village covers a total geographical area of 1799.84 hectares and falls under the 416413 pincode. Bijapur (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Balgaon village had a total population of 3,084 people, including 1,546 males and 1,538 females, living in 615 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.95%, with male literacy at 70.19% and female literacy at 55.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 567, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Balgaon

Balgaon 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 Balgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Balgaon. The nearest railway station is Kyataneakeri Rd, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijapur (karnataka) to Balgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Balgaon is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balgaon

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

Health Facilities in Balgaon

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

FAQs about Balgaon