Karegaon
Karegaon is a village located in Shirur tehsil of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Shirur (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Pune. As per 2009 stats, Karegaon village is also a gram panchayat.
Karegaon has its own place in the vibrant Pune region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Karegaon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karegaon is 555614. The village spans a total geographical area of 1298 hectares. Shirur is nearest town to Karegaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
When it comes to local governance, Karegaon 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 Ambegaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shirur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Karegaon
Population of Karegaon
Below is a concise population overview of Karegaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 5,257 | 2,694 | 2,563 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 829 | 450 | 379 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 749 | 364 | 385 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 24 | 14 | 10 |
Literate Population | 3,967 | 2,115 | 1,852 |
Illiterate Population | 1,290 | 579 | 711 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karegaon village:
- The total population of Karegaon village is around 5,257, including approximately 2,694 males and 2,563 females, with a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 829 children aged 0–6 years in Karegaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Karegaon village has 749 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 24 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Karegaon village is about 75.46%, with male literacy at 78.51% and female literacy at 72.26%.
- There are around 1,245 households in Karegaon village.
Connectivity of Karegaon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karegaon. As per the 2011 stats, Karegaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karegaon
Knowing the nearby villages of Karegaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karegaon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karegaon
- Where is Karegaon located?
- Karegaon village is situated in Shirur Tehsil, within the Pune district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karegaon?
- Karegaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Karegaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karegaon is 5,257, with 2,694 males and 2,563 females.
- How many households are there in Karegaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Karegaon village has a total of 1,245 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Karegaon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karegaon is 75.46%. The male literacy rate is 78.51%, while the female literacy rate is 72.26%.