Girgaon - Karvir, Kolhapur

Girgaon is a village situated in the Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Kolhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Girgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 567424. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.78 hectares and falls under the 416013 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Kolhapur South 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 3,997 people, including 2,062 males and 1,935 females, living in 816 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.33%, with male literacy at 86.63% and female literacy at 71.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Girgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Girgaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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