Golegaon - Shirur, Pune

Golegaon is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Golegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golegaon is 555613. The village covers a total geographical area of 1409 hectares and falls under the 412210 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Golegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Golegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Golegaon village had a total population of 2,244 people, including 1,165 males and 1,079 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.36%, with male literacy at 93.43% and female literacy at 78.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Golegaon

Golegaon 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 Golegaon

Golegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Visapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Golegaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Golegaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golegaon

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

Health Facilities in Golegaon

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

FAQs about Golegaon