Golwan Village Overview
Golwan is a village in Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 29 km from Malwan tehsil headquarters and around 18 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Golvan Kumame is the Gram Panchayat for Golwan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Golwan 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 Golwan is 566577. The village covers a geographical area of 1034 hectares. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Location Map of Golwan
Population & Demographics of Golwan
This section provides population and demographic details of Golwan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,291 | 598 | 693 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 30 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 125 | 52 | 73 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 995 | 509 | 486 |
| Illiterate Population | 296 | 89 | 207 |
Key population details of Golwan village are given below:
- Golwan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,291, including approximately 598 males and 693 females, with a sex ratio of 1158 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 125 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Golwan village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.07%.
- There are around 355 households in Golwan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Golwan
Transport facilities help residents of Golwan 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Golwan
The following villages are located close to Golwan 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 Golwan
- Where is Golwan located?
- Golwan village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Golwan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Golwan is Golvan Kumame (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Golwan?
- Golwan has a total population of 1,291, including 598 males and 693 females.
- How many households are there in Golwan?
- There are 355 households in Golwan.
- What is the literacy rate in Golwan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golwan is 77.07%. Male literacy is 85.12% and female literacy is 70.13%.