Jaigaon - Khatav, Satara

Jaigaon is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Jaigaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaigaon is 563516. The village covers a total geographical area of 1283 hectares and falls under the 415510 pincode. Rahimatpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jaigaon village had a total population of 2,830 people, including 1,395 males and 1,435 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.84%, with male literacy at 84.01% and female literacy at 69.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaigaon

Jaigaon 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 Jaigaon

Jaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahimatpur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahimatpur to Jaigaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Jaigaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaigaon

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

Health Facilities in Jaigaon

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

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