Raulgaon Village Overview
Raulgaon is a village in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 18 km from Chiplun tehsil headquarters and around 108 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ravalgaon is the Gram Panchayat for Raulgaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Raulgaon 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 Raulgaon is 565209. The village covers a geographical area of 574 hectares. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Raulgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Raulgaon
Population & Demographics of Raulgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Raulgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 676 | 290 | 386 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 25 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 511 | 240 | 271 |
| Illiterate Population | 165 | 50 | 115 |
Key population details of Raulgaon village are given below:
- Raulgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 676, including approximately 290 males and 386 females, with a sex ratio of 1331 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Raulgaon village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.59%.
- There are around 154 households in Raulgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Raulgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Raulgaon 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 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Raulgaon
The following villages are located close to Raulgaon 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 Raulgaon
- Where is Raulgaon located?
- Raulgaon village is located in Chiplun Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Raulgaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Raulgaon is Ravalgaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Raulgaon?
- Raulgaon has a total population of 676, including 290 males and 386 females.
- How many households are there in Raulgaon?
- There are 154 households in Raulgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Raulgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raulgaon is 75.59%. Male literacy is 82.76% and female literacy is 70.21%.