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 / 17.29444°N 73.22000°E / 17.29444; 73.22000
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRatnagiri
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)