Goregaon - Murtijapur, Akola

Goregaon is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Goregaon Pr.kur. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goregaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goregaon is 530212. The village covers a total geographical area of 640 hectares and falls under the 444102 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Goregaon

As per Census 2011, Goregaon village has a total population of 1,365 people, consisting of 722 males and 643 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,097 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 878 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Goregaon

Goregaon 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 Goregaon

Goregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katepurna, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Goregaon is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Goregaon is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goregaon

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

Health Facilities in Goregaon

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

FAQs about Goregaon