Ghotan

Ghotan is a village located in Shevgaon tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Shevgaon (tehsildar office) and 74km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Ghotan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ghotan unique in its vibrant Shevgaon-Ahmadnagar region. You’ll see Ghotan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghotan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghotan is 557856. The village spans a total geographical area of 2157 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 414502. Ahmadnagar is nearest town to Ghotan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 74km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghotan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shevgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghotan

Population of Ghotan

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotan has a total population of about 4,069, with approximately 2,107 males and 1,962 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 532 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 442 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 33. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.17%, with male literacy at about 72.52% and female literacy near 55.20%. There are around 855 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghotan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghotan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghotan. As per the 2011 stats, Ghotan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghotan

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghotan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghotan.

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