Helgaon - Karad, Satara

Helgaon 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 35 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Helgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Helgaon is 564488. The village covers a total geographical area of 1063.07 hectares and falls under the 415106 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Helgaon 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 Helgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Helgaon village had a total population of 2,448 people, including 1,238 males and 1,210 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 90.35% and female literacy at 75.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Helgaon

Helgaon 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 Helgaon

Helgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Targaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Helgaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Helgaon is about 35 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 Helgaon

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

Health Facilities in Helgaon

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

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