Asagaon - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Asagaon is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Asagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asagaon is 568095. The village covers a total geographical area of 689.62 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Asagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Asagaon village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 554 males and 567 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.46%, with male literacy at 79.88% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Asagaon

Asagaon 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 Asagaon

Public transport in the Asagaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Asagaon is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Asagaon is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asagaon

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

Health Facilities in Asagaon

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

FAQs about Asagaon