Joshigaon
About Joshigaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Joshigaon village is 565891. Joshigaon village is located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Agave is the gram panchayat of Joshigaon village.
The total geographical area of village is 215.95 hectares. Joshigaon has a total population of 703 peoples, out of which male population is 317 while female population is 386. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1217 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of joshigaon village is 63.02% out of which 73.50% males and 54.40% females are literate. There are about 159 houses in joshigaon village.
When it comes to administration, Joshigaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Joshigaon village comes under Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Ratnagiri is nearest town to joshigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.
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Population of Joshigaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 703 | 317 | 386 |
| Children (0-6) | 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 |
Connectivity of Joshigaon
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joshigaon
Where is Joshigaon located?
Joshigaon village is situated in Lanja Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Joshigaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Joshigaon is Agave (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Joshigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Joshigaon is 703, with 317 males and 386 females.
How many households are there in Joshigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Joshigaon village has a total of 159 households.
What is the literacy rate in Joshigaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Joshigaon is 63.02%. The male literacy rate is 73.50%, while the female literacy rate is 54.40%.