Girgaon Village Overview
Girgaon is a village in Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 22 km from Kudal tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Girgon Kusgaon is the Gram Panchayat for Girgaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Girgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 566751. The village covers a geographical area of 960.52 hectares and has a pincode of 416520. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Location Map of Girgaon
Population & Demographics of Girgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Girgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 623 | 310 | 313 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 33 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 475 | 248 | 227 |
| Illiterate Population | 148 | 62 | 86 |
Key population details of Girgaon village are given below:
- Girgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 623, including approximately 310 males and 313 females, with a sex ratio of 1009 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 9 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Girgaon village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.24%.
- There are around 133 households in Girgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Girgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Girgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Girgaon
The following villages are located close to Girgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Girgaon
- Where is Girgaon located?
- Girgaon village is located in Kudal Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Girgaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Girgaon is Girgon Kusgaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Girgaon?
- The pincode of Girgaon is 416520.
- What is the population of Girgaon?
- Girgaon has a total population of 623, including 310 males and 313 females.
- How many households are there in Girgaon?
- There are 133 households in Girgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Girgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girgaon is 76.24%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 72.52%.