Goregaon, Gondia

Goregaon is a town and a Tehsil in Gondia subdivision of Gondia district in Nagpur Division(Berar region) in the state of Maharashtra, India. It has railway station with the name Hirdamali Railway Station on Gondia-Chanda Fort Rail Line. Now it Connected to NH753.

Goregaon
Town
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictGondia
Government
  TypeNagar Panchayat
  BodyGoregaon Nagar Panchayat
Area
  Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Area rank7th in Gondia District
Population
 (2011)
  Total8,766
  Density1,800/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
441801
Telephone code07187
Vehicle registrationMH-35
Nearest cityGoregaon
Sex ratioMale:-55% /
Literacy85%%

About

Goregaon is a Town in Goregaon Taluka in Gondia District of Maharashtra State, India. It belongs to Nagpur Division (Vidarbha Region). It is located 12 km towards South from District headquarters in Gondia. It is a Taluka headquarter.

Demographics

According to 2011 Indian census, Goregaon had a population of 8,766. Males constitute 60% of the population and Females 40%. Goregaon has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 82% and female literacy of 69%. 12% of the population is under six years of age.

Climate

The climate here is generally hot and dry whereas in the rainy season it is humid and the rainfall is quite heavy. The temperature in summer goes above 45 °C and in winter drops below 10 °C.

Hospitals

  • Govt Public Health Care Hospital, Goregaon.

Education

Goregaon is famous for education in the surrounding areas and many people come here for schooling. There are many schools and colleges in the city.

  • Jagat Arts Commerce & Indiraben Harihar Bhai Patel Science College, Goregaon.
  • Z .P High School, Goregaon.
  • Saraswati Shishu Mandir School, Goregaon.
  • Kirsan Mission School, Goregaon.
  • Kirsan Mission International School, Goregaon.
  • P .D Rahangdale Kanya Vidhyalaya, Goregaon.
  • Model convent, Goregaon.

References


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