Ghonaspur - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Ghonaspur is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Chaturbet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghonaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonaspur is 562951. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.6 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Ghonaspur

As per Census 2011, Ghonaspur village has a total population of 81 people, consisting of 36 males and 45 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 1,250 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 50 literate and 31 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghonaspur

Ghonaspur 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 Ghonaspur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghonaspur. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Ghonaspur is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ghonaspur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghonaspur

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

Health Facilities in Ghonaspur

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

FAQs about Ghonaspur