Joshigaon Village Overview
Joshigaon is a village in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 32 km from Lanja tehsil headquarters and around 24 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Agave is the Gram Panchayat for Joshigaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Joshigaon 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 Joshigaon is 565891. The village covers a geographical area of 215.95 hectares. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Joshigaon 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 Joshigaon
Population & Demographics of Joshigaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Joshigaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 703 | 317 | 386 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 88 | 49 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 443 | 233 | 210 |
| Illiterate Population | 260 | 84 | 176 |
Key population details of Joshigaon village are given below:
- Joshigaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 703, including approximately 317 males and 386 females, with a sex ratio of 1217 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Joshigaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.02%.
- There are around 159 households in Joshigaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Joshigaon
Transport facilities help residents of Joshigaon 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 Joshigaon
The following villages are located close to Joshigaon 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 Joshigaon
- Where is Joshigaon located?
- Joshigaon village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Joshigaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Joshigaon is Agave (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Joshigaon?
- Joshigaon has a total population of 703, including 317 males and 386 females.
- How many households are there in Joshigaon?
- There are 159 households in Joshigaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Joshigaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Joshigaon is 63.02%. Male literacy is 73.50% and female literacy is 54.40%.