Vadgaon - Khandala, Satara

Vadgaon 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. Wadgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadgaon is 563180. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 415525 pincode. Bhor is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Vadgaon 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 Vadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vadgaon village had a total population of 864 people, including 427 males and 437 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.38%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 78.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadgaon

Vadgaon 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 Vadgaon

Vadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valha, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhor to Vadgaon is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vadgaon 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 Vadgaon

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

Health Facilities in Vadgaon

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

FAQs about Vadgaon