Holichagaon - Khatav, Satara

Holichagaon is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Holichagaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Holichagaon is 563596. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 415538 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Holichagaon 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 Holichagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Holichagaon village had a total population of 833 people, including 406 males and 427 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.56%, with male literacy at 74.38% and female literacy at 63.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Holichagaon

Holichagaon 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 Holichagaon

Holichagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Holichagaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Holichagaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Holichagaon

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

Health Facilities in Holichagaon

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

FAQs about Holichagaon