Gholwad
About Gholwad
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gholwad village is 551583. Gholwad village is located in Dahanu tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Dahanu (tehsildar office) and 140km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Gholwad village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1137.95 hectares. Gholwad has a total population of 4,403 peoples, out of which male population is 2,191 while female population is 2,212. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gholwad village is 74.43% out of which 80.28% males and 68.63% females are literate. There are about 994 houses in gholwad village. Pincode of gholwad village locality is 401702.
When it comes to administration, Gholwad village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gholwad village comes under Dahanu Vidhan Sabha constituency & Palghar Lok Sabha constituency. Dahanu is nearest town to gholwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Gholwad
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,403 | 2,191 | 2,212 |
| Children (0-6) | 435 | 215 | 220 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 581 | 283 | 298 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 999 | 486 | 513 |
| Literate Population | 3,277 | 1,759 | 1,518 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,126 | 432 | 694 |
Connectivity of Gholwad
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gholwad
Where is Gholwad located?
Gholwad village is situated in Dahanu Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gholwad?
Gholwad serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Gholwad?
The pincode of Gholwad is 401702, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gholwad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gholwad is 4,403, with 2,191 males and 2,212 females.
How many households are there in Gholwad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gholwad village has a total of 994 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gholwad as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gholwad is 74.43%. The male literacy rate is 80.28%, while the female literacy rate is 68.63%.