Gotheghar - Alibag, Raigad

Gotheghar is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Alibag and around 8 km from Alibag. Parhur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotheghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotheghar is 554068. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 402209 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gotheghar

As per Census 2011, Gotheghar village has a total population of 186 people, consisting of 98 males and 88 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 30 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gotheghar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1869888
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19109
Literate Population1568571
Illiterate Population301317

Nearby Villages of Gotheghar

Gotheghar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gan Tarf ParhurEast0.76 km
Phanaspur Tarf UmateEast1.40 km
ParhurNorth-West1.58 km
BhaimalaNorth-East1.63 km
KaloshiSouth1.63 km
TalavadeNorth1.70 km
SagaonSouth-West1.74 km
Gan Tarf ShrigaonSouth-East2.22 km
KarleSouth-West2.35 km
BhisaraiNorth-West2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gotheghar

Gotheghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Gotheghar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gotheghar is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotheghar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gotheghar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gotheghar

Where is Gotheghar located?

Gotheghar village is located in Alibag Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gotheghar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gotheghar is Parhur.

What is the pincode of Gotheghar?

The pincode of Gotheghar is 402209.

What is the population of Gotheghar?

Gotheghar has a total population of 186, including 98 males and 88 females.

How many households are there in Gotheghar?

There are 44 households in Gotheghar.

What is the literacy rate in Gotheghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gotheghar is 83.87%. Male literacy is 86.73% and female literacy is 80.68%.