Golegaon - Patur, Akola

Golegaon is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Alegaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Golegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golegaon is 530369. The village covers a total geographical area of 943.25 hectares and falls under the 444501 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Golegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Golegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Golegaon village had a total population of 728 people, including 397 males and 331 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 76.25% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Golegaon

Golegaon 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 Golegaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Golegaon. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Golegaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Golegaon is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golegaon

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

Health Facilities in Golegaon

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

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