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

According to the 2011 Census, Khamgaon village had a total population of 3,176 people, including 1,835 males and 1,341 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 731 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.20%, with male literacy at 90.54% and female literacy at 75.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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