Polgaon - Ajra, Kolhapur

Polgaon is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Polgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polgaon is 567959. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Polgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Polgaon village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 626 males and 655 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.07%, with male literacy at 78.10% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Polgaon

Polgaon 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 Polgaon

Public transport in the Polgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Polgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Polgaon is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polgaon

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

Health Facilities in Polgaon

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

FAQs about Polgaon