Kalgaon - Karad, Satara

Kalgaon is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kalgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgaon is 564485. The village covers a total geographical area of 1154 hectares and falls under the 415109 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kalgaon 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 Kalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgaon village had a total population of 2,423 people, including 1,215 males and 1,208 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.99%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 78.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgaon

Kalgaon 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 Kalgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kalgaon. The nearest railway station is Targaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Kalgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kalgaon 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 Kalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalgaon

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

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