Ghotawi - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Ghotawi is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from Shrigonda and around 48 km from Ahmadnagar. Ghotavi serves as the Village Panchayat for Ghotawi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotawi is 558488. The village covers a total geographical area of 1725.77 hectares and falls under the 413728 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghotawi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotawi village had a total population of 2,205 people, including 1,165 males and 1,040 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.04%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 66.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghotawi

Ghotawi 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 Ghotawi

Ghotawi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belvandi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Ghotawi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Ghotawi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghotawi

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

Health Facilities in Ghotawi

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

FAQs about Ghotawi