Bhalgaon - Barshi, Solapur

Bhalgaon is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bhalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalgaon is 562140. The village covers a total geographical area of 1583 hectares and falls under the 413406 pincode. Tuljapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Bhalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalgaon village had a total population of 2,224 people, including 1,136 males and 1,088 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.37%, with male literacy at 85.77% and female literacy at 68.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalgaon

Bhalgaon 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 Bhalgaon

Bhalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Usmanabad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tuljapur to Bhalgaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Bhalgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhalgaon

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

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