Salgaon - Ajra, Kolhapur

Salgaon is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Salgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salgaon is 567894. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Salgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Salgaon village had a total population of 1,410 people, including 653 males and 757 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 1,159 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.68%, with male literacy at 88.94% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, 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 Salgaon

Salgaon 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 Salgaon

Salgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Salgaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Salgaon is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salgaon

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

Health Facilities in Salgaon

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

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