Karegaon - Lonar, Buldhana

Karegaon is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from Lonar and around 105 km from Buldana. Karegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karegaon is 529512. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.27 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Karegaon

As per Census 2011, Karegaon village has a total population of 1,159 people, consisting of 588 males and 571 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 836 literate and 323 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karegaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karegaon

Karegaon 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 Karegaon

Karegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Karegaon is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Karegaon is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karegaon

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

Health Facilities in Karegaon

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

FAQs about Karegaon