Polgaon
About Polgaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Polgaon village is 567959. Polgaon village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 500 hectares. Polgaon has a total population of 1,281 peoples, out of which male population is 626 while female population is 655. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1046 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of polgaon village is 61.05% out of which 69.49% males and 52.98% females are literate. There are about 310 houses in polgaon village. Pincode of polgaon village locality is 416505.
When it comes to administration, Polgaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Polgaon village comes under Chandgad Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to polgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Polgaon
The population details of Polgaon cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,281 | 626 | 655 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 115 | 69 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 132 | 72 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 782 | 435 | 347 |
| Illiterate Population | 499 | 191 | 308 |
Connectivity of Polgaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Polgaon
Where is Polgaon located?
Polgaon village is situated in Ajra Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Polgaon?
Polgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Polgaon?
The pincode of Polgaon is 416505, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Polgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Polgaon is 1,281, with 626 males and 655 females.
How many households are there in Polgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Polgaon village has a total of 310 households.
What is the literacy rate in Polgaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Polgaon is 61.05%. The male literacy rate is 69.49%, while the female literacy rate is 52.98%.