Virgaon
About Virgaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Virgaon village is 565894. Virgaon village is located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 29km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Upale is the gram panchayat of Virgaon village.
The total geographical area of village is 143.76 hectares. Virgaon has a total population of 502 peoples, out of which male population is 238 while female population is 264. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1109 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of virgaon village is 60.96% out of which 73.11% males and 50.00% females are literate. There are about 110 houses in virgaon village.
When it comes to administration, Virgaon 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, Virgaon village comes under Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Ratnagiri is nearest town to virgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
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Population of Virgaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 502 | 238 | 264 |
| Literate Population | 306 | 174 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 196 | 64 | 132 |
Connectivity of Virgaon
| 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 |