Kugaon - Karmala, Solapur

Kugaon is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kugaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kugaon is 561868. The village covers a total geographical area of 1554.1 hectares and falls under the 413202 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kugaon village had a total population of 1,806 people, including 948 males and 858 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Kugaon

Kugaon 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 Kugaon

Public transport in the Kugaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Washimbe, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Kugaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kugaon is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kugaon

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

Health Facilities in Kugaon

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

FAQs about Kugaon