Velagar

Velagar is a village located in Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Vengurla (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Oras Bk.. As per 2009 stats, Shiroda is the gram panchayat of Velagar village.

Velagar has its own place in the vibrant Sindhudurg region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Velagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velagar is 566704. The village spans a total geographical area of 125.1 hectares. Vengurla is nearest town to Velagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Velagar

Below is a concise population overview of Velagar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 419 195 224
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 37 15 22
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 344 166 178
Illiterate Population 75 29 46

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Velagar village:

  • The total population of Velagar village is around 419, including approximately 195 males and 224 females, with a sex ratio of 1148 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 37 children aged 0–6 years in Velagar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Velagar village is about 82.10%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 79.46%.
  • There are around 115 households in Velagar village.

Connectivity of Velagar

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Velagar

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

Arawali Bandh Shiroda Parabgaon Bagayat Khalchikar Varachiker Gandhinagar Huda Mhartale Bombadojichiwadi

Frequently Asked Questions about Velagar

Where is Velagar located?
Velagar village is situated in Vengurla Tehsil, within the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Velagar is Shiroda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Velagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Velagar is 419, with 195 males and 224 females.
How many households are there in Velagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Velagar village has a total of 115 households.
What is the literacy rate in Velagar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Velagar is 82.10%. The male literacy rate is 85.13%, while the female literacy rate is 79.46%.