Naigaon - Khandala, Satara

Naigaon is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Naigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naigaon is 563179. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.35 hectares and falls under the 415525 pincode. Bhor is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Naigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Naigaon

As per Census 2011, Naigaon village has a total population of 2,836 people, consisting of 1,418 males and 1,418 females. The village has 621 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,174 literate and 662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8361,4181,418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)299158141
Scheduled Castes (SC)1698188
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population2,1741,1721,002
Illiterate Population662246416

Nearby Villages of Naigaon

Naigaon 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)
VadgaonWest2.48 km
SangviNorth-East2.59 km
PalashiNorth-West2.68 km
KavatheSouth-West3.01 km
Moh Tarf ShirwalEast3.06 km
KesurdiSouth-East3.07 km
DhangarwadiNorth-East3.95 km
MirjeNorth-West4.83 km
ShirwalNorth4.97 km
JavaleWest5.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naigaon

Naigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valha, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhor to Naigaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Naigaon 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 Naigaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Naigaon

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

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

FAQs about Naigaon

Where is Naigaon located?

Naigaon village is located in Khandala Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Naigaon?

Naigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Naigaon?

The pincode of Naigaon is 415525.

What is the population of Naigaon?

Naigaon has a total population of 2,836, including 1,418 males and 1,418 females.

How many households are there in Naigaon?

There are 621 households in Naigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Naigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naigaon is 76.66%. Male literacy is 82.65% and female literacy is 70.66%.