Kolegaon - Malshiras, Solapur

Kolegaon is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kolegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolegaon is 562510. The village covers a total geographical area of 2430 hectares and falls under the 413306 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kolegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kolegaon village had a total population of 5,045 people, including 2,612 males and 2,433 females, living in 1,059 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.55%, with male literacy at 77.94% and female literacy at 60.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 723, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolegaon

Kolegaon 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 Kolegaon

Kolegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Kolegaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kolegaon is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolegaon

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

Health Facilities in Kolegaon

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

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