Gorthan Village Overview
Gorthan is a village in Jawhar tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It lies about 3 km from Jawhar tehsil headquarters and around 113 km from Thane district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gorthan village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Gorthan 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 Gorthan is 551896. The village covers a geographical area of 728 hectares and has a pincode of 401603. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Gorthan
Population & Demographics of Gorthan
This section provides population and demographic details of Gorthan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 932 | 468 | 464 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 69 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 903 | 452 | 451 |
| Literate Population | 542 | 301 | 241 |
| Illiterate Population | 390 | 167 | 223 |
Key population details of Gorthan village are given below:
- Gorthan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 932, including approximately 468 males and 464 females, with a sex ratio of 991 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 903 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gorthan village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.15%.
- There are around 220 households in Gorthan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gorthan
Transport facilities help residents of Gorthan 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 Gorthan
The following villages are located close to Gorthan 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 Gorthan
- Where is Gorthan located?
- Gorthan village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gorthan?
- Gorthan is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gorthan?
- The pincode of Gorthan is 401603.
- What is the population of Gorthan?
- Gorthan has a total population of 932, including 468 males and 464 females.
- How many households are there in Gorthan?
- There are 220 households in Gorthan.
- What is the literacy rate in Gorthan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorthan is 58.15%. Male literacy is 64.32% and female literacy is 51.94%.