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

As per Census 2011, Golihaya village has a total population of 521 people, consisting of 258 males and 263 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 329 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population521258263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803545
Scheduled Castes (SC)1095752
Scheduled Tribes (ST)248125123
Literate Population329184145
Illiterate Population19274118

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarkwadaWest1.58 km
RampuriNorth-East1.86 km
KhapaEast2.10 km
BamhanwadaNorth-West2.20 km
SarraSouth-East2.60 km
SalemaWest2.62 km
HarraiNorth-West2.89 km
SuchanmetaNorth3.26 km
Darot KalanNorth3.63 km
ThaoriWest3.68 km

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.

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

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

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:

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

FAQs about Golihaya

Where is Golihaya located?

Golihaya village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Golihaya?

The Gram Panchayat of Golihaya is Golhiya.

What is the pincode of Golihaya?

The pincode of Golihaya is 480997.

What is the population of Golihaya?

Golihaya has a total population of 521, including 258 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Golihaya?

There are 95 households in Golihaya.

What is the literacy rate in Golihaya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golihaya is 63.15%. Male literacy is 71.32% and female literacy is 55.13%.