Ghodegaon Village Overview
Ghodegaon is a village in Shrigonda tehsil of Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra. It lies about 5 km from Shrigonda tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Ahmadnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ghodegaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Ghodegaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodegaon is 558469. The village covers a geographical area of 1177 hectares and has a pincode of 413701. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Ghodegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrigonda Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Ghodegaon
Population & Demographics of Ghodegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Ghodegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,890 | 967 | 923 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 251 | 129 | 122 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 218 | 103 | 115 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 116 | 59 | 57 |
| Literate Population | 1,222 | 698 | 524 |
| Illiterate Population | 668 | 269 | 399 |
Key population details of Ghodegaon village are given below:
- Ghodegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,890, including approximately 967 males and 923 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 218 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 116 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ghodegaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.66%.
- There are around 384 households in Ghodegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ghodegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Ghodegaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ghodegaon
The following villages are located close to Ghodegaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghodegaon
- Where is Ghodegaon located?
- Ghodegaon village is located in Shrigonda Tehsil, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghodegaon?
- Ghodegaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ghodegaon?
- The pincode of Ghodegaon is 413701.
- What is the population of Ghodegaon?
- Ghodegaon has a total population of 1,890, including 967 males and 923 females.
- How many households are there in Ghodegaon?
- There are 384 households in Ghodegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghodegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghodegaon is 64.66%. Male literacy is 72.18% and female literacy is 56.77%.