Bhatgaon - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Bhatgaon is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bhatgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatgaon is 565470. The village covers a total geographical area of 705.2 hectares and falls under the 415726 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhatgaon 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 Bhatgaon

As per Census 2011, Bhatgaon village has a total population of 962 people, consisting of 398 males and 564 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 1,417 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 705 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon 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 Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Bhatgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhatgaon

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

FAQs about Bhatgaon