Indian Village Directory

Gothangaon Village

Gothangaon is an inhabited village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538228, the Census 2011 record lists 2,023 people in 459 households and the reported area is 611.7 hectares. The local references include Arjuni Morgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 45 km.

In short:

Gothangaon is a village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538228 and 2,023 people in 459 households.

Village Code538228
Population2,023
Households459
Area611.7 hectares
Nearest TownDesaiganj

Detailed village profile

Gothangaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,023 people, 611.7 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Gothangaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Gondiya
CD Block Arjuni Morgaon
  • Gothangaon falls under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538228.
  • The record lists 2,023 people living in 459 households.
  • The reported village area is 611.7 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Gothangaon
Census Village Code
538228
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arjuni Morgaon
Sub-district Census Code
04050
CD Block
Arjuni Morgaon
Households
459
Population
2,023
Male Population
1,002
Female Population
1,021
Sex Ratio
1,018.96
Area
611.7 hectares
Area
6.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 330.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.41 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 27.98% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 52.6% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gothangaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 538228 and Arjuni Morgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04050
Village Census Code
538228
CD Block Code
0101
CD Block Name
Arjuni Morgaon

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Gothangaon, about 45 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arjuni Morgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharashtra
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
611.7 hectares
Area
6.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,023 people in 459 households, with 1,002 male residents and 1,021 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 27.98% and ST share is 52.6% for Gothangaon. Population density works out to about 330.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
459
Total Population
2,023
Male Population
1,002
Female Population
1,021
Sex Ratio
1,018.96
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
566
SC Male Population
279
SC Female Population
287
SC Population Share
27.98
ST Population
1,064
ST Male Population
503
ST Female Population
561
ST Population Share
52.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gothangaon list 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 3 government secondary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
3

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gothangaon. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gothangaon include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gothangaon include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gothangaon include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gothangaon is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gothangaon show that net sown area is 209.32 hectares and irrigated land is 8.82 hectares (4.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
263.16 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
127.17 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
209.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
200.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.82
Canals Area In Hectares
180.5 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gothangaon village located?

Gothangaon is in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Gothangaon village in?

Gothangaon village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Gothangaon village in?

Gothangaon village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Gothangaon under?

Gothangaon comes under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gothangaon?

The Census village code of Gothangaon is 538228.

What is the population of Gothangaon village?

The village record lists 2,023 people and 459 households for Gothangaon.

How many households are in Gothangaon village?

The village record lists 459 households for Gothangaon.

What is the male and female population of Gothangaon?

The record lists 1,002 male residents and 1,021 female residents for Gothangaon.

What is the sex ratio of Gothangaon village?

The sex ratio of Gothangaon is 1,018.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gothangaon village?

The reported geographical area of Gothangaon is 611.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Gothangaon village?

The approximate population density of Gothangaon is 330.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gothangaon?

The nearest town listed for Gothangaon is Desaiganj, about 45 km away.

How far is Gothangaon from the district headquarters?

Gothangaon is about 80 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gothangaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Gothangaon is about 18 km from Arjuni Morgaon, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gothangaon?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 3 government secondary schools for Gothangaon.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gothangaon?

For Gothangaon, net sown area is 209.32 hectares and irrigated land is 8.82 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gothangaon.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 2 health centre records for Gothangaon.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.