Vadgaon Village Overview
Vadgaon is a village in Pen tehsil of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. It lies about 3 km from Pen tehsil headquarters and around 24 km from Alibag district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Maleghar is the Gram Panchayat for Vadgaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Vadgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadgaon is 553907. The village covers a geographical area of 143 hectares. Pen is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Location Map of Vadgaon
Population & Demographics of Vadgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Vadgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,582 | 830 | 752 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 154 | 86 | 68 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 63 | 37 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 172 | 89 | 83 |
| Literate Population | 1,242 | 663 | 579 |
| Illiterate Population | 340 | 167 | 173 |
Key population details of Vadgaon village are given below:
- Vadgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,582, including approximately 830 males and 752 females, with a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 63 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 172 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Vadgaon village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.51%.
- There are around 379 households in Vadgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Vadgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Vadgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Vadgaon
The following villages are located close to Vadgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vadgaon
- Where is Vadgaon located?
- Vadgaon village is located in Pen Tehsil, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vadgaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Vadgaon is Maleghar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Vadgaon?
- Vadgaon has a total population of 1,582, including 830 males and 752 females.
- How many households are there in Vadgaon?
- There are 379 households in Vadgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Vadgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadgaon is 78.51%. Male literacy is 79.88% and female literacy is 76.99%.