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

As per Census 2011, Khujgaon village has a total population of 1,054 people, consisting of 492 males and 562 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 716 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khujgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,054492562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944945
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275770
Literate Population716401315
Illiterate Population33891247

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MorewadiSouth1.16 km
KhirawadeNorth-East1.56 km
ShendgewadiNorth2.09 km
ChincholiSouth2.17 km
GondoliSouth-West2.20 km
NathavadeNorth-West2.21 km
MohareNorth-West2.67 km
MalewadiWest2.71 km
KusaiwadiEast2.92 km
HattegaonNorth-East2.93 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Khujgaon

Where is Khujgaon located?

Khujgaon village is located in Shirala Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khujgaon?

Khujgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khujgaon?

The pincode of Khujgaon is 415405.

What is the population of Khujgaon?

Khujgaon has a total population of 1,054, including 492 males and 562 females.

How many households are there in Khujgaon?

There are 266 households in Khujgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Khujgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khujgaon is 67.93%. Male literacy is 81.50% and female literacy is 56.05%.