Kolgaon - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Kolgaon is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kolgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolgaon is 543797. The village covers a total geographical area of 822.89 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kolgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kolgaon village had a total population of 1,614 people, including 832 males and 782 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.71%, with male literacy at 95.58% and female literacy at 85.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolgaon

Kolgaon 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 Kolgaon

Public transport in the Kolgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Kolgaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Kolgaon is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kolgaon

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

FAQs about Kolgaon