Mahagaon - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Mahagaon is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Mahagaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagaon is 568032. The village covers a total geographical area of 1356 hectares and falls under the 416503 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mahagaon 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 Mahagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mahagaon village had a total population of 7,020 people, including 3,361 males and 3,659 females, living in 1,707 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 85.33% and female literacy at 70.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahagaon

Mahagaon 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 Mahagaon

Public transport in the Mahagaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Mahagaon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mahagaon is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahagaon

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

Health Facilities in Mahagaon

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

FAQs about Mahagaon