Koregaon - Walwa, Sangli
Koregaon is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Koregaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Koregaon is 568397. The village covers a total geographical area of 580 hectares and falls under the 416302 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Koregaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Koregaon
As per Census 2011, Koregaon village has a total population of 5,273 people, consisting of 2,690 males and 2,583 females. The village has 970 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 466 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,235 literate and 1,038 illiterate residents. Additionally, 737 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koregaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,273 | 2,690 | 2,583 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 466 | 242 | 224 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 737 | 362 | 375 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 4,235 | 2,276 | 1,959 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,038 | 414 | 624 |
Nearby Villages of Koregaon
Koregaon 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pharnewadi(shigaon) | East | 2.25 km |
| Bahadurwadi | North-West | 2.72 km |
| Dhavali | North-East | 2.90 km |
| Shigaon | South-East | 3.50 km |
| Bhadkambe | North | 3.72 km |
| Kini | South-West | 3.75 km |
| Bhadole | South | 3.87 km |
| Kanegaon | West | 3.89 km |
| Nagaon | North-East | 4.09 km |
| Ghunaki | West | 5.21 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Koregaon
Koregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 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 Uran Islampur to Koregaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Koregaon is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Koregaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Koregaon 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 Koregaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koregaon 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) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Koregaon
Where is Koregaon located?
Koregaon village is located in Walwa Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Koregaon?
Koregaon is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Koregaon?
The pincode of Koregaon is 416302.
What is the population of Koregaon?
Koregaon has a total population of 5,273, including 2,690 males and 2,583 females.
How many households are there in Koregaon?
There are 970 households in Koregaon.
What is the literacy rate in Koregaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koregaon is 80.31%. Male literacy is 84.61% and female literacy is 75.84%.