Polgaon

Polgaon is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 97km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Polgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Polgaon unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Polgaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Polgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Polgaon is 567959. The village spans a total geographical area of 500 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416505. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Polgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Polgaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chandgad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Polgaon

Population of Polgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Polgaon has a total population of about 1,281, with approximately 626 males and 655 females. The sex ratio is around 1046 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 132 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.05%, with male literacy at about 69.49% and female literacy near 52.98%. There are around 310 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Polgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Polgaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Polgaon. As per the 2011 stats, Polgaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Polgaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Polgaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Polgaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Polgaon