Ghorkund - Soegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Ghorkund is a village situated in the Soegaon tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from Soegaon and around 105 km from Aurangabad. Wangaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Ghorkund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorkund is 548453. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.92 hectares and falls under the 431150 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ghorkund

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorkund village had a total population of 743 people, including 380 males and 363 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.50%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 72.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghorkund

Ghorkund 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 Ghorkund

Public transport in the Ghorkund is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Galan, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Ghorkund is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ghorkund is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorkund

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

Health Facilities in Ghorkund

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

FAQs about Ghorkund