Agargaon Village Overview
Agargaon is a village in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 32 km from Lanja tehsil headquarters and around 32 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kot is the Gram Panchayat for Agargaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Agargaon 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 Agargaon is 565902. The village covers a geographical area of 98 hectares. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Agargaon 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 Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Agargaon
Population & Demographics of Agargaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Agargaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 634 | 293 | 341 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 42 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 392 | 200 | 192 |
| Illiterate Population | 242 | 93 | 149 |
Key population details of Agargaon village are given below:
- Agargaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 634, including approximately 293 males and 341 females, with a sex ratio of 1163 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Agargaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.83%.
- There are around 123 households in Agargaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Agargaon
Transport facilities help residents of Agargaon 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 Agargaon
The following villages are located close to Agargaon 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 Agargaon
- Where is Agargaon located?
- Agargaon village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Agargaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Agargaon is Kot (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Agargaon?
- Agargaon has a total population of 634, including 293 males and 341 females.
- How many households are there in Agargaon?
- There are 123 households in Agargaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Agargaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agargaon is 61.83%. Male literacy is 68.26% and female literacy is 56.30%.