Golai

Golai is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Simal Kot is the gram panchayat of Golai village.

Here you can discover what makes Golai unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Golai’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 Golai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Golai is 050088. The village spans a total geographical area of 22.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Golai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 85km away.

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

Google Map of Golai

Population of Golai

According to the 2011 Census, Golai has a total population of about 46, with approximately 23 males and 23 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 5 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 89.13%, with male literacy at about 86.96% and female literacy near 91.30%. There are around 11 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Golai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Golai

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

Nearby Villages of Golai

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

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