Vagheri

Vagheri is a village located in Karad tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Karad (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Wagheri is the gram panchayat of Vagheri village.

Here you can discover what makes Vagheri unique in its vibrant Karad-Satara region. You’ll see Vagheri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Vagheri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vagheri is 564538. The village spans a total geographical area of 986.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415105. Karad is nearest town to Vagheri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vagheri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karad North Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Vagheri

Population of Vagheri

According to the 2011 Census, Vagheri has a total population of about 3,599, with approximately 1,816 males and 1,783 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 406 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 381 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 55. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.44%, with male literacy at about 80.29% and female literacy near 68.48%. There are around 659 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vagheri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vagheri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vagheri. As per the 2011 stats, Vagheri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Vagheri

Knowing the nearby villages of Vagheri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vagheri.

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