Goldara - Poladpur, Raigad

Goldara is a village situated in the Poladpur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Poladpur and around 160 km from Alibag. Palchil serves as the Village Panchayat for Goldara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goldara is 555221. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 402303 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Goldara

According to the 2011 Census, Goldara village had a total population of 127 people, including 51 males and 76 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,490 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 60.56%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1275176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)835
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population884543
Illiterate Population39633

Nearby Villages of Goldara

Goldara 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)
KhadkawaneNorth-West1.09 km
FanaskondNorth1.74 km
PangaloliEast2.13 km
PalchilSouth2.19 km
KataliNorth-West2.26 km
KashediWest3.01 km
PaithanNorth-East3.16 km
OmbaliSouth-East3.23 km
Bhogaon Bk.North-West3.27 km
Kotwal Kh.East4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goldara

Public transport in the Goldara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 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 Mahad to Goldara is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Goldara is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goldara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Goldara

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

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

FAQs about Goldara

Where is Goldara located?

Goldara village is located in Poladpur Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Goldara?

The Village Panchayat of Goldara is Palchil.

What is the pincode of Goldara?

The pincode of Goldara is 402303.

What is the population of Goldara?

Goldara had a total population of 127, including 51 males and 76 females.

How many households are there in Goldara?

Goldara had 39 households.

What is the literacy rate in Goldara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goldara was 73.95%. Male literacy was 93.75% and female literacy was 60.56%.