Baj

Baj is a village located in Jat tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Jat (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Baz is the gram panchayat of Baj village.

Here you can discover what makes Baj unique in its vibrant Jat-Sangli region. You’ll see Baj’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 Baj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baj is 568831. The village spans a total geographical area of 2655 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416402. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is nearest town to Baj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baj 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 Jat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baj

Population of Baj

According to the 2011 Census, Baj has a total population of about 4,699, with approximately 2,404 males and 2,295 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 646 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 202 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.31%, with male literacy at about 59.36% and female literacy near 46.97%. There are around 980 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baj

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

Nearby Villages of Baj

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Baj