Girgaon - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Girgaon is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Girgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 567071. The village covers a total geographical area of 1443.6 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Girgaon village had a total population of 603 people, including 299 males and 304 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.76%, with male literacy at 63.85% and female literacy at 59.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Girgaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Girgaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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