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

As per Census 2011, Jodhagaon village has a total population of 499 people, consisting of 253 males and 246 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 104 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population499253246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311912
Literate Population395220175
Illiterate Population1043371

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumbharwadiWest1.12 km
TalegaonSouth-East1.49 km
KatroliNorth2.06 km
UmroliSouth-West2.12 km
RampurEast2.26 km
PathardiSouth2.82 km
Kaundhar TamhaneNorth-West3.07 km
Majare KaundharNorth-West3.68 km
Ambere Bk.South-West3.95 km
DevkherkiSouth-East4.19 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jodhagaon

Where is Jodhagaon located?

Jodhagaon village is located in Chiplun Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jodhagaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Jodhagaon is Rampur.

What is the pincode of Jodhagaon?

The pincode of Jodhagaon is 415701.

What is the population of Jodhagaon?

Jodhagaon has a total population of 499, including 253 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Jodhagaon?

There are 139 households in Jodhagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Jodhagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jodhagaon is 79.16%. Male literacy is 86.96% and female literacy is 71.14%.