Kedgaon - Karmala, Solapur

Kedgaon is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kedgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedgaon is 561862. The village covers a total geographical area of 1578.84 hectares and falls under the 413202 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kedgaon village had a total population of 2,690 people, including 1,462 males and 1,228 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.56%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 65.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Kedgaon

Kedgaon 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 Kedgaon

Public transport in the Kedgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Kedgaon is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kedgaon is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kedgaon

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

FAQs about Kedgaon