Ghoyegaon - Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar

Ghoyegaon is a village situated in the Kopargaon tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Kopargaon and around 121 km from Ahmadnagar. Ghoyegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoyegaon is 557535. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.63 hectares and falls under the 423603 pincode. Kopargaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ghoyegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoyegaon village had a total population of 471 people, including 257 males and 214 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.76%, with male literacy at 87.11% and female literacy at 69.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population471257214
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523220
Scheduled Castes (SC)955243
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542628
Literate Population330196134
Illiterate Population1416180

Nearby Villages of Ghoyegaon

Ghoyegaon 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)
ApegaonNorth1.99 km
GodhegaonWest2.17 km
Talegaon MaleSouth-East2.23 km
LoukiSouth-West3.01 km
TilwaniNorth-West3.66 km
UkkadgaonNorth-East4.12 km
BelgaonEast4.37 km
Dahigaon BolkaWest4.55 km
KasaliNorth-West5.23 km
BhojadeSouth-West5.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoyegaon

Ghoyegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sanvatsar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Kopargaon to Ghoyegaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Ghoyegaon is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoyegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Ghoyegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghoyegaon

Where is Ghoyegaon located?

Ghoyegaon village is located in Kopargaon Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghoyegaon?

Ghoyegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghoyegaon?

The pincode of Ghoyegaon is 423603.

What is the population of Ghoyegaon?

Ghoyegaon had a total population of 471, including 257 males and 214 females.

How many households are there in Ghoyegaon?

Ghoyegaon had 111 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghoyegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoyegaon was 78.76%. Male literacy was 87.11% and female literacy was 69.07%.