Lalgun - Khatav, Satara

Lalgun is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Lalgun village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalgun is 563473. The village covers a total geographical area of 1057 hectares and falls under the 415503 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Lalgun

According to the 2011 Census, Lalgun village had a total population of 2,673 people, including 1,349 males and 1,324 females, living in 619 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.72%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalgun

Lalgun 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 Lalgun

Lalgun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koregaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Lalgun is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Lalgun 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 Lalgun

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

Health Facilities in Lalgun

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

FAQs about Lalgun