Lavgan

Lavgan is a village located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Khanavli is the gram panchayat of Lavgan village.

Here you can discover what makes Lavgan unique in its vibrant Lanja-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Lavgan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lavgan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lavgan is 565948. The village spans a total geographical area of 474 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416712. Ratnagiri is nearest town to Lavgan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lavgan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lavgan

Population of Lavgan

According to the 2011 Census, Lavgan has a total population of about 517, with approximately 212 males and 305 females. The sex ratio is around 1438 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.44%, with male literacy at about 71.23% and female literacy near 58.03%. There are around 137 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lavgan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lavgan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lavgan. As per the 2011 stats, Lavgan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lavgan

Knowing the nearby villages of Lavgan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lavgan.

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