Gorthan - Niphad, Nashik

Gorthan is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Gorthan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorthan is 551304. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 423111 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Gorthan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niphad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindori Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorthan

According to the 2011 Census, Gorthan village had a total population of 1,338 people, including 686 males and 652 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.33%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 71.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 490.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorthan

Gorthan 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 Gorthan

Gorthan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ugaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Gorthan is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorthan

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

Health Facilities in Gorthan

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

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