Khamgaon - Barshi, Solapur

Khamgaon is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Khamgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamgaon is 562057. The village covers a total geographical area of 1219 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khamgaon 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 Khamgaon

As per Census 2011, Khamgaon village has a total population of 3,176 people, consisting of 1,835 males and 1,341 females. The village has 603 households and a sex ratio of 730 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,419 literate and 757 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khamgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1761,8351,341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)303175128
Scheduled Castes (SC)263138125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)533023
Literate Population2,4191,503916
Illiterate Population757332425

Nearby Villages of Khamgaon

Khamgaon 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)
YelambEast2.90 km
DhotreNorth3.01 km
TandulwadiSouth-West3.44 km
ArangaonNorth-West3.59 km
TawadiWest4.18 km
ChikhardeSouth-East4.52 km
MamdapurNorth-East4.91 km
MahagaonSouth4.99 km
PuriNorth5.38 km
KuslambNorth-West5.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khamgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khamgaon. The nearest railway station is Kuslamb, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Khamgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Khamgaon is about 82 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 Khamgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khamgaon

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

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

FAQs about Khamgaon

Where is Khamgaon located?

Khamgaon village is located in Barshi Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamgaon?

Khamgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khamgaon?

The pincode of Khamgaon is 413401.

What is the population of Khamgaon?

Khamgaon has a total population of 3,176, including 1,835 males and 1,341 females.

How many households are there in Khamgaon?

There are 603 households in Khamgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Khamgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamgaon is 76.16%. Male literacy is 81.91% and female literacy is 68.31%.