Jaigaon - Koregaon, Satara

Jaigaon is a village situated in the Koregaon tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koregaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Jaigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaigaon is 563719. The village covers a total geographical area of 937 hectares and falls under the 415501 pincode. Rahimatpur is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Karad North Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jaigaon village had a total population of 1,290 people, including 664 males and 626 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.68%, with male literacy at 93.79% and female literacy at 91.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Public transport in the Jaigaon 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 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahimatpur to Jaigaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Jaigaon is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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