Venegaon - Satara

Venegaon is a village situated in the Satara tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Satara, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Venegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venegaon is 563940. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.26 hectares and falls under the 415518 pincode. Satara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Venegaon 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 Venegaon

As per Census 2011, Venegaon village has a total population of 2,388 people, consisting of 1,226 males and 1,162 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,893 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3881,2261,162
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22813395
Scheduled Castes (SC)260130130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)247126121
Literate Population1,8931,026867
Illiterate Population495200295

Nearby Villages of Venegaon

Venegaon 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)
JawalwadiNorth1.65 km
LandewadiNorth-West1.73 km
KopardeSouth1.77 km
LimbachiwadiNorth-East2.23 km
TukaiwadiSouth2.74 km
DurgalwadiSouth-East2.79 km
NandgaonNorth-East3.09 km
KhodadWest3.57 km
MattyapurNorth-West3.62 km
RikibadarwadiEast3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Venegaon

Venegaon 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 73.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satara to Venegaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Venegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Venegaon

Where is Venegaon located?

Venegaon village is located in Satara Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Venegaon?

Venegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Venegaon?

The pincode of Venegaon is 415518.

What is the population of Venegaon?

Venegaon has a total population of 2,388, including 1,226 males and 1,162 females.

How many households are there in Venegaon?

There are 522 households in Venegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Venegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venegaon is 79.27%. Male literacy is 83.69% and female literacy is 74.61%.