Kusgaon - Wai, Satara

Kusgaon is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kusgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusgaon is 563118. The village covers a total geographical area of 438 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kusgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kusgaon village had a total population of 1,059 people, including 496 males and 563 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.34%, with male literacy at 93.17% and female literacy at 86.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusgaon

Kusgaon 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 Kusgaon

Kusgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wathar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Kusgaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kusgaon is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kusgaon

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

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