Sagaon - Shirala, Sangli
Sagaon is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Sagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagaon is 568304. The village covers a total geographical area of 760.37 hectares and falls under the 415408 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.
Sagaon 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 Sagaon
As per Census 2011, Sagaon village has a total population of 5,920 people, consisting of 3,033 males and 2,887 females. The village has 1,288 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 502 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,608 literate and 1,312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 658 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sagaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,920 | 3,033 | 2,887 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 502 | 297 | 205 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 658 | 332 | 326 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 4,608 | 2,512 | 2,096 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,312 | 521 | 791 |
Nearby Villages of Sagaon
Sagaon 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dholewadi | North-West | 1.95 km |
| Sarud | South-West | 2.26 km |
| Natoli | North-East | 2.36 km |
| Saidapur | South | 2.76 km |
| Thergaon | South-East | 2.89 km |
| Chikhali | North-East | 3.05 km |
| Kandur | North-West | 3.14 km |
| Wadibhagai | North | 3.36 km |
| Charan | South | 3.81 km |
| Wadgaon | West | 3.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sagaon
Sagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Sagaon is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Sagaon is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sagaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sagaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Sagaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sagaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sagaon
Where is Sagaon located?
Sagaon village is located in Shirala Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sagaon?
Sagaon is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sagaon?
The pincode of Sagaon is 415408.
What is the population of Sagaon?
Sagaon has a total population of 5,920, including 3,033 males and 2,887 females.
How many households are there in Sagaon?
There are 1,288 households in Sagaon.
What is the literacy rate in Sagaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sagaon is 77.84%. Male literacy is 82.82% and female literacy is 72.60%.