Nigadi - Karad, Satara

Nigadi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Nigadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigadi is 564493. The village covers a total geographical area of 845 hectares and falls under the 415106 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Nigadi 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 Nigadi

According to the 2011 Census, Nigadi village had a total population of 2,195 people, including 1,093 males and 1,102 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.74%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 80.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigadi

Nigadi 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 Nigadi

Nigadi 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 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Nigadi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Nigadi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigadi

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

Health Facilities in Nigadi

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

FAQs about Nigadi