Khujgaon

Khujgaon is a village located in Shirala tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Shirala (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Khujgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Khujgaon unique in its vibrant Shirala-Sangli region. You’ll see Khujgaon’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 Khujgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khujgaon is 568247. The village spans a total geographical area of 378 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415405. Karad is nearest town to Khujgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khujgaon 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 Shirala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khujgaon

Population of Khujgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khujgaon has a total population of about 1,054, with approximately 492 males and 562 females. The sex ratio is around 1142 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 127 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 67.93%, with male literacy at about 81.50% and female literacy near 56.05%. There are around 266 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khujgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khujgaon

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

Nearby Villages of Khujgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khujgaon