Godgaon - Bhadgaon, Jalgaon

Godgaon is a village situated in the Bhadgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadgaon and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Gondgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godgaon is 527713. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.35 hectares and falls under the 424103 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Godgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Godgaon village had a total population of 4,242 people, including 2,204 males and 2,038 females, living in 940 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 85.83% and female literacy at 69.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 525, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Godgaon

Godgaon 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 Godgaon

Godgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kajgaon, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Godgaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Godgaon 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 Godgaon

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

Health Facilities in Godgaon

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

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