Karegaon - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Karegaon is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Manora Shigru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karegaon is 541142. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.25 hectares and falls under the 442906 pincode. Warora 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.

Population of Karegaon

As per Census 2011, Karegaon village has a total population of 491 people, consisting of 246 males and 245 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 364 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 349 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population491246245
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311219
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065254
Scheduled Tribes (ST)349176173
Literate Population364201163
Illiterate Population1274582

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Manora (singru)North-West1.95 km
KinhalaNorth-East2.04 km
DhanoliNorth2.37 km
ParodhiSouth2.44 km
AshtaEast2.53 km
Belagaon DeshpandeNorth-East2.77 km
Shegaon Kh.South-West2.99 km
Katwal BhagatSouth-East3.63 km
DadapurNorth-West3.95 km
Sonegaon TukumNorth-East4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karegaon

Karegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Warora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Karegaon is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Karegaon is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Karegaon

Where is Karegaon located?

Karegaon village is located in Bhadravati Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karegaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Karegaon is Manora Shigru.

What is the pincode of Karegaon?

The pincode of Karegaon is 442906.

What is the population of Karegaon?

Karegaon has a total population of 491, including 246 males and 245 females.

How many households are there in Karegaon?

There are 123 households in Karegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Karegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karegaon is 74.13%. Male literacy is 81.71% and female literacy is 66.53%.