Vagheri - Karad, Satara

Vagheri is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Wagheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vagheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vagheri is 564538. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.38 hectares and falls under the 415105 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vagheri 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 Vagheri

As per Census 2011, Vagheri village has a total population of 3,599 people, consisting of 1,816 males and 1,783 females. The village has 659 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,679 literate and 920 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vagheri

Vagheri 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 Vagheri

Vagheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Vagheri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vagheri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vagheri

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

Health Facilities in Vagheri

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

FAQs about Vagheri