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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kalgaon village has a total population of 2,423 people, consisting of 1,215 males and 1,208 females. The village has 484 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,805 literate and 618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 421 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalgaon are given below:

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:

FAQs about Kalgaon