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

According to the 2011 Census, Goregaon village had a total population of 1,365 people, including 722 males and 643 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.54%, with male literacy at 94.33% and female literacy at 82.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 878, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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