Bagayat Village Overview
Bagayat is a village in Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 18 km from Vengurla tehsil headquarters and around 55 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shiroda is the Gram Panchayat for Bagayat village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bagayat village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagayat is 566703. The village covers a geographical area of 65.18 hectares. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Bagayat
Population & Demographics of Bagayat
This section provides population and demographic details of Bagayat village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 508 | 271 | 237 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 25 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 429 | 232 | 197 |
| Illiterate Population | 79 | 39 | 40 |
Key population details of Bagayat village are given below:
- Bagayat village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 508, including approximately 271 males and 237 females, with a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 15 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bagayat village is high, with a literacy rate of about 84.45%.
- There are around 149 households in Bagayat village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bagayat
Transport facilities help residents of Bagayat village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 |
Nearby Villages of Bagayat
The following villages are located close to Bagayat and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bagayat
- Where is Bagayat located?
- Bagayat village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bagayat?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bagayat is Shiroda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Bagayat?
- Bagayat has a total population of 508, including 271 males and 237 females.
- How many households are there in Bagayat?
- There are 149 households in Bagayat.
- What is the literacy rate in Bagayat?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagayat is 84.45%. Male literacy is 85.61% and female literacy is 83.12%.