Kalamgaon - Shahapur, Thane

Kalamgaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kalamagaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Kalamgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalamgaon is 552697. The village covers a total geographical area of 1027 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kalamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalamgaon village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 588 males and 579 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.61%, with male literacy at 85.69% and female literacy at 69.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalamgaon

Kalamgaon 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 Kalamgaon

Kalamgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thansit, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Kalamgaon is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kalamgaon is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalamgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalamgaon

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

FAQs about Kalamgaon