Yegaon - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Yegaon is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Yegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yegaon is 565342. The village covers a total geographical area of 1299 hectares and falls under the 415607 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Yegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Yegaon

As per Census 2011, Yegaon village has a total population of 1,349 people, consisting of 629 males and 720 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 392 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Yegaon

Yegaon 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 Yegaon

Yegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Yegaon is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Yegaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yegaon

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

Health Facilities in Yegaon

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

FAQs about Yegaon