Jodhagaon - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Jodhagaon is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodhagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodhagaon is 565206. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.66 hectares and falls under the 415701 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jodhagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jodhagaon village had a total population of 499 people, including 253 males and 246 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.40%, with male literacy at 94.02% and female literacy at 74.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodhagaon

Jodhagaon 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 Jodhagaon

Jodhagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Jodhagaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Jodhagaon is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodhagaon

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

Health Facilities in Jodhagaon

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

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