Vahagaon - Karad, Satara

Vahagaon is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Wahagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vahagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vahagaon is 564555. The village covers a total geographical area of 614 hectares and falls under the 415124 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Vahagaon 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 South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vahagaon

As per Census 2011, Vahagaon village has a total population of 3,812 people, consisting of 1,955 males and 1,857 females. The village has 760 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,811 literate and 1,001 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vahagaon

Vahagaon 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 Vahagaon

Vahagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Vahagaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vahagaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vahagaon

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

Health Facilities in Vahagaon

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

FAQs about Vahagaon