Karegaon - Zari-Jamani, Yavatmal
Karegaon is a village situated in the Zari-Jamani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zari-jamani and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Karegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karegaon is 543900. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.34 hectares and falls under the 445307 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Karegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Karegaon
According to the 2011 Census, Karegaon village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 637 males and 589 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.96%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 73.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 561.
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 Population | 1,226 | 637 | 589 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 123 | 61 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 561 | 292 | 269 |
| Literate Population | 915 | 527 | 388 |
| Illiterate Population | 311 | 110 | 201 |
Nearby Villages of Karegaon
Karegaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Karegaon
Public transport in the Karegaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Karegaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Karegaon is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karegaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karegaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Karegaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karegaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Karegaon
Where is Karegaon located?
Karegaon village is located in Zari-Jamani Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Karegaon?
Karegaon is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Karegaon?
The pincode of Karegaon is 445307.
What is the population of Karegaon?
Karegaon had a total population of 1,226, including 637 males and 589 females.
How many households are there in Karegaon?
Karegaon had 290 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karegaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karegaon was 82.96%. Male literacy was 91.49% and female literacy was 73.62%.