Kegaon Bk - Akkalkot, Solapur

Kegaon Bk is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kegaon Bk village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kegaon Bk is 562793. The village covers a total geographical area of 797.9 hectares and falls under the 413215 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kegaon Bk

As per Census 2011, Kegaon Bk village has a total population of 1,481 people, consisting of 796 males and 685 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 917 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kegaon Bk are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,481796685
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809981
Scheduled Castes (SC)270145125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)239130109
Literate Population917587330
Illiterate Population564209355

Nearby Villages of Kegaon Bk

Kegaon Bk 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)
Kegaon Kh.North-East1.47 km
MundhewadiSouth2.81 km
KumtheWest3.16 km
KorsegaonSouth-West3.43 km
TadwalSouth-East3.70 km
SulerjawalageNorth-East4.05 km
KalkarjalSouth-West4.93 km
BolkavatheNorth-West5.69 km
HattarsangWest5.74 km
SanjwadNorth-West5.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kegaon Bk

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kegaon Bk. The nearest railway station is Sulerjavalge, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Kegaon Bk is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kegaon Bk is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kegaon Bk

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kegaon Bk

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

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

FAQs about Kegaon Bk

Where is Kegaon Bk located?

Kegaon Bk village is located in Akkalkot Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kegaon Bk?

Kegaon Bk is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kegaon Bk?

The pincode of Kegaon Bk is 413215.

What is the population of Kegaon Bk?

Kegaon Bk has a total population of 1,481, including 796 males and 685 females.

How many households are there in Kegaon Bk?

There are 297 households in Kegaon Bk.

What is the literacy rate in Kegaon Bk?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kegaon Bk is 61.92%. Male literacy is 73.74% and female literacy is 48.18%.