Zolgaon - Karanja, Washim
Zolgaon is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Somthana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Zolgaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Zolgaon is 530962. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.09 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode.
Zolgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Zolgaon
Zolgaon 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dighi | South-West | 1.92 km |
| Raperi | North-East | 1.98 km |
| Ramnagar | West | 2.18 km |
| Sangvi | East | 2.59 km |
| Somthana | North-West | 2.65 km |
| Januna | West | 2.92 km |
| Bagapur | North | 3.41 km |
| Mhasni | South-West | 4.64 km |
| Mamdabad (dhoni) | North-West | 4.69 km |
| Eklara | West | 5.17 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Zolgaon
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Zolgaon. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Zolgaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Zolgaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Zolgaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Zolgaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Zolgaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Zolgaon
Where is Zolgaon located?
Zolgaon village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Zolgaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Zolgaon is Somthana.
What is the pincode of Zolgaon?
The pincode of Zolgaon is 444105.