Girgaon - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Girgaon is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Hedavade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 567800. The village covers a total geographical area of 700.76 hectares and falls under the 416223 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 27 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 Radhanagari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girgaon

As per Census 2011, Girgaon village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 265 males and 286 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 320 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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

Public transport in the Girgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Girgaon is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Girgaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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