Golihaya - Ghansaur, Seoni

Golihaya is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Golhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golihaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golihaya is 496154. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.87 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Golihaya

According to the 2011 Census, Golihaya village had a total population of 521 people, including 258 males and 263 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.60%, with male literacy at 82.51% and female literacy at 66.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Golihaya

Golihaya 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Golihaya

Golihaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Golihaya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Golihaya is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golihaya

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

Health Facilities in Golihaya

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

FAQs about Golihaya