Goregaon - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Goregaon is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Goregaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goregaon is 485282. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.55 hectares and falls under the 460225 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Goregaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhainsdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Goregaon

As per Census 2011, Goregaon village has a total population of 2,070 people, consisting of 1,076 males and 994 females. The village has 467 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 987 literate and 1,083 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 542 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Goregaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0701,076994
Child Population (0–6 yrs)309170139
Scheduled Castes (SC)234124110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542274268
Literate Population987552435
Illiterate Population1,083524559

Nearby Villages of Goregaon

Goregaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NandaraNorth2.06 km
KukdiNorth-West2.27 km
AmlaEast2.83 km
MasodSouth-West2.94 km
RaksiWest3.67 km
BhadugaonNorth-West3.83 km
UmadlaNorth-West4.03 km
RaytaSouth-West4.07 km
KolgaonSouth4.26 km
JamnyaNorth-East4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goregaon

Goregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Goregaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Goregaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goregaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Goregaon village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Goregaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Goregaon village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Goregaon

Where is Goregaon located?

Goregaon village is located in Bhainsdehi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Goregaon?

Goregaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Goregaon?

The pincode of Goregaon is 460225.

What is the population of Goregaon?

Goregaon has a total population of 2,070, including 1,076 males and 994 females.

How many households are there in Goregaon?

There are 467 households in Goregaon.

What is the literacy rate in Goregaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goregaon is 47.68%. Male literacy is 51.30% and female literacy is 43.76%.