Kandalgaon - Barshi, Solapur

Kandalgaon is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kandalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandalgaon is 562025. The village covers a total geographical area of 533 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kandalgaon 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 Kandalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kandalgaon village had a total population of 1,434 people, including 756 males and 678 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 73.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandalgaon

Kandalgaon 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 Kandalgaon

Kandalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsi Town, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Kandalgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kandalgaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kandalgaon

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

FAQs about Kandalgaon