Kalgaon - Digras, Yavatmal

Kalgaon is a village situated in the Digras tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digras and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kalgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgaon is 542713. The village covers a total geographical area of 1001.56 hectares and falls under the 445203 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kalgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgaon village had a total population of 5,488 people, including 2,872 males and 2,616 females, living in 1,166 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.25%, with male literacy at 93.66% and female literacy at 82.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 531, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgaon

Kalgaon 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 Kalgaon

Kalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Kalgaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Kalgaon is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalgaon

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

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