Sogaon - Alibag, Raigad

Sogaon is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Alibag and around 8 km from Alibag. Mapgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sogaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sogaon is 554027. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 402208 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sogaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sogaon village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 925 males and 938 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.00%, with male literacy at 89.45% and female literacy at 80.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Sogaon

Sogaon 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 Sogaon

Sogaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Sogaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sogaon 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 Sogaon

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

Health Facilities in Sogaon

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

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