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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Ghogaon village has a total population of 2,315 people, consisting of 1,210 males and 1,105 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,843 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 506 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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