Ghogaon - Palus, Sangli

Ghogaon is a village situated in the Palus tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palus and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Ghogaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghogaon is 568410. The village covers a total geographical area of 599 hectares and falls under the 416309 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ghogaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palus-kadegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghogaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghogaon village had a total population of 2,315 people, including 1,210 males and 1,105 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.73%, with male literacy at 92.68% and female literacy at 80.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 506.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghogaon

Ghogaon 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 Ghogaon

Ghogaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takari, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Ghogaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Ghogaon 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 Ghogaon

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

Health Facilities in Ghogaon

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

FAQs about Ghogaon