Gogave - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Gogave is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gogave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gogave is 563008. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.77 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gogave 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 Gogave

As per Census 2011, Gogave village has a total population of 842 people, consisting of 413 males and 429 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 495 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population842413429
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1145955
Scheduled Castes (SC)1869393
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1136152
Literate Population495278217
Illiterate Population347135212

Nearby Villages of Gogave

Gogave 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)
Varsoli DevSouth-East1.20 km
LakhwadNorth1.50 km
RamegharSouth1.66 km
Varsoli KoliEast1.66 km
Khambil ChorgeWest2.16 km
VengaleSouth-West2.46 km
WakiSouth-East2.50 km
GaldevEast2.68 km
KuroshiNorth2.99 km
Khambil PokaleNorth-West3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gogave

Gogave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 68.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Mahabaleshwar to Gogave is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gogave is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gogave

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gogave

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

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

FAQs about Gogave

Where is Gogave located?

Gogave village is located in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gogave?

Gogave is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gogave?

The pincode of Gogave is 412806.

What is the population of Gogave?

Gogave has a total population of 842, including 413 males and 429 females.

How many households are there in Gogave?

There are 179 households in Gogave.

What is the literacy rate in Gogave?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gogave is 58.79%. Male literacy is 67.31% and female literacy is 50.58%.