Vahagaon - Jaoli, Satara

Vahagaon is a village situated in the Jaoli tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Medha and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vahagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vahagaon is 563998. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.93 hectares and falls under the 412805 pincode. Panchgani is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Vahagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Satara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vahagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vahagaon village had a total population of 327 people, including 157 males and 170 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.91%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 69.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Vahagaon

Vahagaon 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 Vahagaon

Vahagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchgani to Vahagaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vahagaon is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vahagaon

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

Health Facilities in Vahagaon

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

FAQs about Vahagaon