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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sagaon village had a total population of 5,920 people, including 3,033 males and 2,887 females, living in 1,288 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.05%, with male literacy at 91.81% and female literacy at 78.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sagaon