Giradgaon - Yawal, Jalgaon

Giradgaon is a village situated in the Yawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yawal and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Giradgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giradgaon is 526770. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.83 hectares and falls under the 425302 pincode. Yawal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Giradgaon 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 Giradgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Giradgaon village had a total population of 821 people, including 425 males and 396 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.60%, with male literacy at 86.41% and female literacy at 60.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population821425396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055748
Scheduled Castes (SC)563125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)268137131
Literate Population527318209
Illiterate Population294107187

Nearby Villages of Giradgaon

Giradgaon 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)
WaghodeSouth-East1.36 km
Kingaon BkNorth-West1.80 km
SakaliSouth-East1.87 km
DagadiSouth3.78 km
Kingaon KhNorth-West3.82 km
BoraleNorth-East3.95 km
NaigaonNorth4.03 km
DongaonWest4.40 km
NavareEast4.73 km
ManwelSouth4.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Giradgaon

Giradgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarsod, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yawal to Giradgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Giradgaon is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giradgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Giradgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Giradgaon

Where is Giradgaon located?

Giradgaon village is located in Yawal Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Giradgaon?

Giradgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Giradgaon?

The pincode of Giradgaon is 425302.

What is the population of Giradgaon?

Giradgaon had a total population of 821, including 425 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Giradgaon?

Giradgaon had 181 households.

What is the literacy rate in Giradgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Giradgaon was 73.60%. Male literacy was 86.41% and female literacy was 60.06%.