Khujgaon - Shirala, Sangli

Khujgaon is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Khujgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khujgaon is 568247. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 415405 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Khujgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khujgaon village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 492 males and 562 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.58%, with male literacy at 90.52% and female literacy at 60.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Khujgaon

Khujgaon 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 Khujgaon

Khujgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Khujgaon is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Khujgaon is about 80 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 Khujgaon

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

Health Facilities in Khujgaon

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

FAQs about Khujgaon