Velagar Village Overview
Velagar is a village in Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 19 km from Vengurla tehsil headquarters and around 57 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shiroda is the Gram Panchayat for Velagar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Velagar 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 Velagar is 566704. The village covers a geographical area of 125.1 hectares. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Velagar
Population & Demographics of Velagar
This section provides population and demographic details of Velagar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key population details of Velagar village are given below:
- Velagar village is a small village with a total population of around 419, including approximately 195 males and 224 females, with a sex ratio of 1148 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Velagar village is high, with a literacy rate of about 82.10%.
- There are around 115 households in Velagar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Velagar
Transport facilities help residents of Velagar 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 <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Velagar
The following villages are located close to Velagar 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 Velagar
- Where is Velagar located?
- Velagar village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Velagar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Velagar is Shiroda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Velagar?
- Velagar has a total population of 419, including 195 males and 224 females.
- How many households are there in Velagar?
- There are 115 households in Velagar.
- What is the literacy rate in Velagar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velagar is 82.10%. Male literacy is 85.13% and female literacy is 79.46%.