Nagaon - Walwa, Sangli

Nagaon is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Nagaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagaon is 568394. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.94 hectares and falls under the 416302 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nagaon 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 Nagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nagaon village had a total population of 2,439 people, including 1,250 males and 1,189 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 90.33% and female literacy at 79.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagaon

Nagaon 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 Nagaon

Nagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amnapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Nagaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Nagaon is about 27 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 Nagaon

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

Health Facilities in Nagaon

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

FAQs about Nagaon