Kalamgaon - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Kalamgaon is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kalamgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalamgaon is 562954. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kalamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalamgaon village had a total population of 284 people, including 149 males and 135 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.32%, with male literacy at 80.88% and female literacy at 52.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104.

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 Population284149135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271314
Scheduled Castes (SC)1045252
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population17311063
Illiterate Population1113972

Nearby Villages of Kalamgaon

Kalamgaon 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)
Kalamgaon KalamkarSouth1.47 km
DevaliNorth-West1.59 km
VivarNorth-East2.33 km
ShirnarSouth-West2.66 km
KotroshiSouth-East3.02 km
ZanzwadNorth-West3.07 km
GhavariNorth-East3.32 km
TaldevEast3.43 km
SonatEast3.70 km
ParutNorth3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalamgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kalamgaon. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Mahabaleshwar to Kalamgaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kalamgaon is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalamgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kalamgaon

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

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

FAQs about Kalamgaon

Where is Kalamgaon located?

Kalamgaon village is located in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalamgaon?

Kalamgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalamgaon?

The pincode of Kalamgaon is 412806.

What is the population of Kalamgaon?

Kalamgaon had a total population of 284, including 149 males and 135 females.

How many households are there in Kalamgaon?

Kalamgaon had 68 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalamgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalamgaon was 67.32%. Male literacy was 80.88% and female literacy was 52.07%.