Majgaon - Patan, Satara

Majgaon is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Majgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majgaon is 564296. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.76 hectares and falls under the 415520 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Majgaon

As per Census 2011, Majgaon village has a total population of 2,143 people, consisting of 1,080 males and 1,063 females. The village has 471 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,624 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Majgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1431,0801,063
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19811583
Scheduled Castes (SC)210105105
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population1,624893731
Illiterate Population519187332

Nearby Villages of Majgaon

Majgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhalkarwadiEast2.13 km
ChafalWest2.47 km
UrulSouth2.75 km
AndharwadiNorth-East2.76 km
ShitalwadiSouth-East2.89 km
SabalwadiNorth-East3.01 km
BodakewadiSouth-West3.25 km
ShinganwadiWest3.55 km
MathanewadiNorth-West3.68 km
CharegaonSouth-East3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majgaon

Majgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Majgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Majgaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Majgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Majgaon

Where is Majgaon located?

Majgaon village is located in Patan Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Majgaon?

Majgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Majgaon?

The pincode of Majgaon is 415520.

What is the population of Majgaon?

Majgaon has a total population of 2,143, including 1,080 males and 1,063 females.

How many households are there in Majgaon?

There are 471 households in Majgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Majgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majgaon is 75.78%. Male literacy is 82.69% and female literacy is 68.77%.