Kegaon Kh. - Akkalkot, Solapur

Kegaon Kh. is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kegaon Kh serves as the Village Panchayat for Kegaon Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kegaon Kh. is 562792. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.26 hectares and falls under the 413215 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kegaon Kh. 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 Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Kegaon Kh. village had a total population of 962 people, including 501 males and 461 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 84.76% and female literacy at 68.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Kegaon Kh.

Kegaon Kh. 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 Kegaon Kh.

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kegaon Kh.. The nearest railway station is Sulerjavalge, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Kegaon Kh. is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kegaon Kh. 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 Kh.

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

Health Facilities in Kegaon Kh.

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 Kh. village are given below:

FAQs about Kegaon Kh.