Charegaon - Karad, Satara

Charegaon is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Charegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charegaon is 564529. The village covers a total geographical area of 908 hectares and falls under the 415109 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Charegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karad North Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Charegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Charegaon village had a total population of 5,398 people, including 2,735 males and 2,663 females, living in 1,117 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.20%, with male literacy at 91.00% and female literacy at 79.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 715, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Charegaon

Charegaon 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 Charegaon

Charegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Charegaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Charegaon 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 Charegaon

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

Health Facilities in Charegaon

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

FAQs about Charegaon