Targaon. - Koregaon, Satara

Targaon. is a village situated in the Koregaon tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koregaon and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Targaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Targaon. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Targaon. is 563734. The village covers a total geographical area of 954 hectares and falls under the 415107 pincode. Rahimatpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Targaon. 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 Targaon.

According to the 2011 Census, Targaon. village had a total population of 3,011 people, including 1,475 males and 1,536 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.57%, with male literacy at 93.08% and female literacy at 80.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Targaon.

Targaon. 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 Targaon.

Targaon. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Targaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahimatpur to Targaon. is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Targaon. is about 31 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 Targaon.

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

Health Facilities in Targaon.

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

FAQs about Targaon.