Konegaon - Karad, Satara

Konegaon is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Konegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konegaon is 564509. The village covers a total geographical area of 546 hectares and falls under the 415106 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Konegaon 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 Konegaon

As per Census 2011, Konegaon village has a total population of 2,135 people, consisting of 1,089 males and 1,046 females. The village has 420 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,606 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1351,0891,046
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225116109
Scheduled Castes (SC)1627587
Literate Population1,606875731
Illiterate Population529214315

Nearby Villages of Konegaon

Konegaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HanumanwadiWest1.80 km
TasavadeSouth1.86 km
Vadoli BhikeshwarNorth-West2.05 km
ShiravadeSouth-East2.28 km
WanyachiwadiNorth-East2.66 km
VaradeSouth-West2.79 km
ShiwadeWest2.96 km
ShahapurEast3.65 km
Belvade HaveliSouth3.80 km
Navin KavatheNorth3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Konegaon

Konegaon 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 63.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Konegaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Konegaon is about 40 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 Konegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Konegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Konegaon

Where is Konegaon located?

Konegaon village is located in Karad Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konegaon?

Konegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Konegaon?

The pincode of Konegaon is 415106.

What is the population of Konegaon?

Konegaon has a total population of 2,135, including 1,089 males and 1,046 females.

How many households are there in Konegaon?

There are 420 households in Konegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Konegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konegaon is 75.22%. Male literacy is 80.35% and female literacy is 69.89%.