Sulgaon

Sulgaon is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Sulgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sulgaon unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Sulgaon’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 Sulgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sulgaon is 567901. The village spans a total geographical area of 314 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416505. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Sulgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sulgaon 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 Radhanagari 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 Sulgaon

Population of Sulgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sulgaon has a total population of about 687, with approximately 346 males and 341 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.51%, with male literacy at about 81.50% and female literacy near 65.40%. There are around 174 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sulgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sulgaon

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

Nearby Villages of Sulgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sulgaon