Kalegaon - Barshi, Solapur

Kalegaon is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kalegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalegaon is 562096. The village covers a total geographical area of 640 hectares and falls under the 413403 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kalegaon 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 Kalegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalegaon village had a total population of 1,589 people, including 839 males and 750 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.32%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 68.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalegaon

Kalegaon 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 Kalegaon

Kalegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uplai, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Kalegaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kalegaon is about 48 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 Kalegaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalegaon

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

FAQs about Kalegaon