Sagaon - Ambarnath, Thane

Sagaon is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagaon is 553047. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.97 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sagaon village had a total population of 433 people, including 226 males and 207 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.07%, with male literacy at 77.60% and female literacy at 60.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population433226207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583424
Scheduled Castes (SC)211011
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1628478
Literate Population259149110
Illiterate Population1747797

Nearby Villages of Sagaon

Sagaon 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)
PadirpadaEast0.74 km
AsnoliSouth-East1.75 km
KarandNorth1.77 km
ChonWest1.88 km
PachonNorth-West2.63 km
ChandapEast2.66 km
MulgaonSouth2.87 km
RahatoliSouth-West3.39 km
JambhilgharSouth-West3.41 km
SonavaleSouth3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sagaon

Sagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 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 Badlapur to Sagaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Sagaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Sagaon

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

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

FAQs about Sagaon

Where is Sagaon located?

Sagaon village is located in Ambarnath Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sagaon?

Sagaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sagaon?

The pincode of Sagaon is 421503.

What is the population of Sagaon?

Sagaon had a total population of 433, including 226 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Sagaon?

Sagaon had 96 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sagaon was 69.07%. Male literacy was 77.60% and female literacy was 60.11%.