Gureghar

Gureghar is a village located in Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Mahabaleshwar (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Gureghar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Gureghar unique in its vibrant Mahabaleshwar-Satara region. You’ll see Gureghar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gureghar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gureghar is 562956. The village spans a total geographical area of 216 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 412805. Panchgani is nearest town to Gureghar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gureghar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gureghar

Population of Gureghar

According to the 2011 Census, Gureghar has a total population of about 666, with approximately 328 males and 338 females. The sex ratio is around 1030 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.63%, with male literacy at about 80.49% and female literacy near 86.69%. There are around 137 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gureghar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gureghar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gureghar. As per the 2011 stats, Gureghar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gureghar

Knowing the nearby villages of Gureghar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gureghar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gureghar