Golgaon Kalan - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Golgaon Kalan is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Imaliya Pipariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golgaon Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golgaon Kalan is 490889. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 487551 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Golgaon Kalan

As per Census 2011, Golgaon Kalan village has a total population of 217 people, consisting of 106 males and 111 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 45 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Golgaon Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population217106111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361818
Scheduled Castes (SC)1798
Scheduled Tribes (ST)833647
Literate Population1728191
Illiterate Population452520

Nearby Villages of Golgaon Kalan

Golgaon Kalan 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)
Golgaon KhurdEast1.26 km
UkasghatNorth-West1.48 km
SiregoanNorth2.11 km
BhamkaNorth-West2.67 km
BaglaiSouth3.39 km
ThalwadaNorth-East3.69 km
KathotiyaNorth3.80 km
Sukha KhairiSouth-East4.10 km
BhatraWest4.10 km
DursaraSouth4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Golgaon Kalan

Golgaon Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Golgaon Kalan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Golgaon Kalan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golgaon Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Golgaon Kalan

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

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

FAQs about Golgaon Kalan

Where is Golgaon Kalan located?

Golgaon Kalan village is located in Gadarwara Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Golgaon Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Golgaon Kalan is Imaliya Pipariya.

What is the pincode of Golgaon Kalan?

The pincode of Golgaon Kalan is 487551.

What is the population of Golgaon Kalan?

Golgaon Kalan has a total population of 217, including 106 males and 111 females.

How many households are there in Golgaon Kalan?

There are 53 households in Golgaon Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Golgaon Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golgaon Kalan is 79.26%. Male literacy is 76.42% and female literacy is 81.98%.