Borgaon - Karjat, Raigad

Borgaon is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from Karjat and around 110 km from Alibag. Olaman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borgaon is 553562. The village covers a total geographical area of 1099 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Borgaon 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 Borgaon

As per Census 2011, Borgaon village has a total population of 996 people, consisting of 442 males and 554 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 1,253 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population996442554
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1094861
Scheduled Castes (SC)301218
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291316
Literate Population659345314
Illiterate Population33797240

Nearby Villages of Borgaon

Borgaon 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)
KurungSouth2.44 km
MankiwaliWest2.84 km
OlmanNorth-East2.91 km
KalambNorth-West3.29 km
TadwadiSouth-East3.74 km
ChafewadiEast3.92 km
WareSouth-West4.16 km
PohiWest4.35 km
ChaiNorth-East4.72 km
ChevaneEast4.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borgaon

Public transport in the Borgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Borgaon is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Borgaon is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Borgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Borgaon

Where is Borgaon located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Borgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Borgaon is Olaman.

What is the pincode of Borgaon?

The pincode of Borgaon is 410101.

What is the population of Borgaon?

Borgaon has a total population of 996, including 442 males and 554 females.

How many households are there in Borgaon?

There are 196 households in Borgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Borgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borgaon is 66.16%. Male literacy is 78.05% and female literacy is 56.68%.