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

According to the 2011 Census, Girgaon village had a total population of 551 people, including 265 males and 286 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.23%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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

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