Goregaon - Ambarnath, Thane

Goregaon is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Goregoan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goregaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goregaon is 553077. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.68 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Goregaon

According to the 2011 Census, Goregaon village had a total population of 1,579 people, including 822 males and 757 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.87%, with male literacy at 71.57% and female literacy at 61.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 602.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Goregaon

Goregaon 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 Goregaon

Goregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Goregaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Goregaon is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goregaon

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

Health Facilities in Goregaon

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

FAQs about Goregaon