Ghotgaon

Ghotgaon is a village located in Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Bhiwandi (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Ghotgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ghotgaon unique in its vibrant Bhiwandi-Thane region. You’ll see Ghotgaon’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 Ghotgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghotgaon is 552497. The village spans a total geographical area of 964 hectares. Bhiwandi is nearest town to Ghotgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghotgaon 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 Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Ghotgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotgaon has a total population of about 1,710, with approximately 833 males and 877 females. The sex ratio is around 1052 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 245 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,196. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.75%, with male literacy at about 70.71% and female literacy near 53.25%. There are around 325 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghotgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,710 833 877
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 245 111 134
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,196 574 622
Literate Population 1,056 589 467
Illiterate Population 654 244 410

Connectivity of Ghotgaon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghotgaon

Where is Ghotgaon located?
Ghotgaon village is situated in Bhiwandi Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghotgaon?
Ghotgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Ghotgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ghotgaon is 1,710, with 833 males and 877 females.
How many households are there in Ghotgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ghotgaon village has a total of 325 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ghotgaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghotgaon is 61.75%. The male literacy rate is 70.71%, while the female literacy rate is 53.25%.