Vaigaon - Wai, Satara

Vaigaon is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vayagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaigaon is 563102. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.18 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Vaigaon 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 Vaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vaigaon village had a total population of 738 people, including 322 males and 416 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,292 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.34%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 67.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaigaon

Vaigaon 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 Vaigaon

Vaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Vaigaon is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vaigaon is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaigaon

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

Health Facilities in Vaigaon

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

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