Karegaon - Loha, Nanded

Karegaon is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Karegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karegaon is 545215. The village covers a total geographical area of 764.55 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Karegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Karegaon village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 882 males and 815 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 65.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Karegaon

Karegaon 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 Karegaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karegaon. The nearest railway station is Limbgaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Karegaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Karegaon is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karegaon

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

Health Facilities in Karegaon

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

FAQs about Karegaon