Girgaon - Samudrapur, Wardha

Girgaon is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Khapri serves as the Village Panchayat for Girgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 534752. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.2 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Girgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Girgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Girgaon village had a total population of 284 people, including 141 males and 143 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.96%, with male literacy at 94.53% and female literacy at 74.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Girgaon

Girgaon 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 Girgaon

Girgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Girgaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Girgaon is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girgaon

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

Health Facilities in Girgaon

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

FAQs about Girgaon