Goygaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Goygaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Vaijapur and around 94 km from Aurangabad. Goyegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goygaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goygaon is 549145. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.33 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goygaon

As per Census 2011, Goygaon village has a total population of 1,313 people, consisting of 675 males and 638 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 967 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,313675638
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17810276
Scheduled Castes (SC)824042
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502624
Literate Population967518449
Illiterate Population346157189

Nearby Villages of Goygaon

Goygaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KangoniSouth-West1.74 km
KiratpurNorth2.11 km
BhaurNorth-West2.18 km
Nagina PimpalgaonEast2.55 km
HingoniWest3.31 km
LadgaonSouth-East3.67 km
FakirabadwadiEast3.75 km
DawalaNorth3.79 km
KhopadiWest3.93 km
KhambalaNorth-East3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goygaon

Public transport in the Goygaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Puntamba, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Goygaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Goygaon is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goygaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Goygaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Goygaon

Where is Goygaon located?

Goygaon village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Goygaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Goygaon is Goyegaon.

What is the pincode of Goygaon?

The pincode of Goygaon is 423701.

What is the population of Goygaon?

Goygaon has a total population of 1,313, including 675 males and 638 females.

How many households are there in Goygaon?

There are 251 households in Goygaon.

What is the literacy rate in Goygaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goygaon is 73.65%. Male literacy is 76.74% and female literacy is 70.38%.