Girgaon - Vasmath, Hingoli

Girgaon is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Basmath and around 80 km from Hingoli. Girgoan serves as the Village Panchayat for Girgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 546391. The village covers a total geographical area of 5115 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Girgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Girgaon village had a total population of 9,605 people, including 4,953 males and 4,652 females, living in 1,798 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.49%, with male literacy at 82.58% and female literacy at 68.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Girgaon

Girgaon 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 Girgaon

Girgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basmat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Girgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Girgaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girgaon

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

Health Facilities in Girgaon

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

FAQs about Girgaon