Bajarpeth - Ratnagiri

Bajarpeth is a village situated in the Ratnagiri tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from Ratnagiri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pali serves as the Village Panchayat for Bajarpeth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajarpeth is 565611. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.53 hectares and falls under the 415803 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bajarpeth village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ratnagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bajarpeth

According to the 2011 Census, Bajarpeth village had a total population of 1,897 people, including 974 males and 923 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.26%, with male literacy at 94.10% and female literacy at 84.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 521, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bajarpeth

Bajarpeth is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bajarpeth

Bajarpeth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Bajarpeth is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajarpeth

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bajarpeth village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bajarpeth

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bajarpeth village are given below:

FAQs about Bajarpeth