Jaigad

Jaigad (Marathi: जयगड) is a coastal village situated at the mouth of the Shástri river in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. Jaigad village is renowned for its prominent attraction, Jaigad Fort, a significant sea fort in Maharashtra. The village's administration is overseen by a sarpanch, an elected representative chosen through local elections.

Jaigad
Village
Jaigad Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°17′40″N 73°13′12″E
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Ratnagiri
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

Area and Population

The total geographical area of village is 374 hectares. As per Population Census 2011, the Jaigad village has population of 2336 of which 1168 are males and 1168 are females, residing within a total of 503 families. The village exhibits an average Sex Ratio of 1000, surpassing the Maharashtra state average of 929, with the Child Sex Ratio standing at 938, higher than Maharashtra's average of 894. Jaigad boasts a superior literacy rate compared to Maharashtra, with a 2011 literacy rate of 87.76%, as opposed to Maharashtra's 82.34%. Male literacy in Jaigad stands at 91.72%, while female literacy rate reaches 84.09%.

Thermal Energy Plant

JSW Energy Plant of Konkan Region i.e. Ratnagiri plant is located in Jaigad village. Inaugurated in July 2007, the thermal plant achieved remarkable efficiency by rapidly commissioning its first unit in 2010, followed by the full commissioning of the entire plant in 2011.

Villager's house in Jaigad

Tourism

Situated at the convergence of Jaigad creek and the Arabian Sea, two forts were constructed to safeguard the creek trade route: Vijaygad fort on the northern side, now remaining as a bastion, and Jaigad fort on the southern side, which remains well-preserved. These forts can be visited in a single day from Ratnagiri and Guhagar. Other notable points are Jaigad beach, Jaigad lighthouse, Karhateshwar Temple, Kunbiwadi beach, Nadivade beach, Tavsal beach.

Nearby Villages of Jaigad

• Sakhar Mohalla
• Kunbiwadi
• Nandivade
• Sandelavagan
• Sandkhol
• Kachare

Climate

After March, the temperature starts rising but rarely crosses 30 °C. May emerges as the hottest month, with temperatures soaring up to 40 °C. Monsoon spans from June to October, featuring abundant and consistent rainfall during this period.

Transport

A view from Jaigad Lighthouse

Located 53 kilometers away from Ratnagiri-Ganpatipule, Jaigad can be reached by S.T. buses from Ratnagiri/Ganpatipule. The village is also accessible via National Highway 17 (NH-17), presently renumbered as NH-66. The Jaigad jetty offers waterway transport between Jaigad and Tawsal, with ferries allowing passengers to travel along with their vehicles.