Ghodgaon - Chopda, Jalgaon

Ghodgaon is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Ghodgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodgaon is 526652. The village covers a total geographical area of 1412.25 hectares and falls under the 425108 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghodgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodgaon village had a total population of 3,985 people, including 2,016 males and 1,969 females, living in 911 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 77.28% and female literacy at 59.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,494.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodgaon

Ghodgaon 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 Ghodgaon

Public transport in the Ghodgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Ghodgaon is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Ghodgaon is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghodgaon

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

Health Facilities in Ghodgaon

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

FAQs about Ghodgaon