Bhatgaon - Karjat, Raigad

Bhatgaon is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Karjat and around 70 km from Alibag. Wavloli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatgaon is 553621. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.75 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bhatgaon

As per Census 2011, Bhatgaon village has a total population of 204 people, consisting of 94 males and 110 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,170 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 154 literate and 50 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhatgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20494110
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281414
Literate Population1547777
Illiterate Population501733

Nearby Villages of Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon 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)
WadawaliNorth0.99 km
BendaseWest1.02 km
KundalajSouth1.06 km
WaveNorth-West1.23 km
BhoirwadiSouth-East1.50 km
BardiNorth-West1.84 km
MarkewadiEast1.85 km
PosariSouth-West1.91 km
ChandhaiNorth2.14 km
SaveleSouth-East2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Bhatgaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhatgaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhatgaon

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

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

FAQs about Bhatgaon

Where is Bhatgaon located?

Bhatgaon village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatgaon is Wavloli.

What is the pincode of Bhatgaon?

The pincode of Bhatgaon is 410201.

What is the population of Bhatgaon?

Bhatgaon has a total population of 204, including 94 males and 110 females.

How many households are there in Bhatgaon?

There are 41 households in Bhatgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatgaon is 75.49%. Male literacy is 81.91% and female literacy is 70.00%.