Ghonsar village, Risod taluka | Pincode 444506

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LGD code: 531353
Pincode: 444506
Post office: Risod
Population: 1,724
Households: 371
Literacy rate: 57.6%
Sex ratio: 928 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 933
Distance to district centre: 58 km
Distance to mandal centre: 7 km
Distance to Mumbai: 408 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 374 km
Nearest railway station: Jaulka · 52 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SHIVKRUPA MEDICAL · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ghonsar compares

By population, Ghonsar ranks #43 of 99 villages in Risod mandal.

Literacy rate

57.6%

−12.6% vs mandal average

Ghonsar: 57.6%
Risod mandal: 70.2%
Washim district: 72.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

928

+7 vs mandal average

Ghonsar: 928
Risod mandal: 921

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Ghonsar: 4.6
Risod mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Ghonsar at a glance

Ghonsar is a village of 1,724 people in 371 households (Census 2011) in Risod taluka, Washim district, Maharashtra, the 43rd-largest of 99 villages in Risod taluka. Literacy is 58%, 13 points below the taluka average of 70% and the sex ratio is 928 women per 1,000 men. It lies 58 km from the Washim district centre, 17 km from Ghatnandra, the nearest town, 52 km from Jaulka railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 444506, served by Risod post office; the LGD village code is 531353. The nearest hospital or health centre is SHIVKRUPA MEDICAL, 8 km away. The village votes in Mehkar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kharat Siddharth Rambhau. The population is estimated at 2,033 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ghonsar · this village	1,724	58%	—
Ghonsar · Mehkar	0	—	0 km N
Shendla · Mehkar	2,602	71%	2 km NE
Kabra · Mehkar	0	—	2.1 km S
Naigaon Dattapur · Mehkar	2,505	82%	2.3 km N
Chaygaon · Mehkar	2,539	72%	2.4 km W
Bhalegaon · Mehkar	1,657	77%	2.4 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ghonsar

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Risod
Distance to nearest town (km): 4
Distance to district HQ (km): 83
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 510.42
Irrigated area (ha): 389.19
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Ghonsar

LGD code: 531353
Pincode: 444506
Post office: Risod
Population (Census 2011): 1,724
Population (projected 2026): 2,033
Households: 371
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 928
Literacy rate: 57.6%
Coordinates: 20.22391°N, 76.57898°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Buldhana
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mehkar
Member of Parliament: Prataprao Jadhav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kharat Siddharth Rambhau
Block / Mandal: Risod

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Washim district level

Then & Now

Ghonsar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,724

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,033

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

371

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

437

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,724Census 2011
Households: 371Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 928 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0332026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4372026 projection
Active job cards: 95,914MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,949MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Washim district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Washim district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Washim district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Ghonsar

Mandal centre

Risod · ≈ 6.9 km

≈ 14 min by car · 17 min by bike

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District centre

Washim · ≈ 58 km

≈ 1 h 59 min by car · 2 h 21 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,112 people

Ghatnandra · ≈ 17 km

≈ 34 min by car · 41 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai408 kmcapital
Hyderabad374 km
Bengaluru814 km
Chennai886 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJaulka52 km
Bus stopfrequent buses to Aurangabad16 km
Hospital / PHCSHIVKRUPA MEDICAL8 km
CollegeShahbabu High School & Jr. College46 km

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What is the pincode of Ghonsar?

The pincode of Ghonsar, Risod taluka, Washim district, Maharashtra is 444506. The post office is Risod.

Which post office delivers to Ghonsar?

Mail for Ghonsar is delivered through Risod post office, pincode 444506, in Risod taluka, Washim district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ghonsar located?

Ghonsar is a village in Risod taluka of Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Ghonsar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghonsar village has a population of 1,724 across 371 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghonsar in?

Ghonsar falls under the Buldhana Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghonsar in?

Ghonsar falls under the Mehkar assembly constituency (AC #25) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Ghonsar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghonsar village is 57.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghonsar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghonsar village is 928 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghonsar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ghonsar, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Ghonsar from Washim district centre?

Ghonsar is approximately 58 km (straight-line) from the centre of Washim district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ghonsar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghonsar village is 531353.

Which is the nearest town to Ghonsar?

Ghatnandra (population 10,112, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Ghonsar in a straight line.

How big is Ghonsar compared to other villages in Risod taluka?

Ghonsar ranks 43 of 99 villages in Risod taluka by Census 2011 population (1,724 residents).

How far is Ghonsar from Mumbai?

Ghonsar is about 408 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 530 km.

How far is Ghonsar from Hyderabad?

Ghonsar is about 374 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 486 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ghonsar?

Jaulka is the nearest railway station to Ghonsar, about 52 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 68 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Ghonsar?

frequent buses to Aurangabad is the nearest bus stop to Ghonsar, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghonsar?

SHIVKRUPA MEDICAL is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghonsar, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MLA of Ghonsar?

Ghonsar falls under Mehkar assembly constituency (AC 25). The sitting MLA is Kharat Siddharth Rambhau (SS(UBT)).

Who is the MP for Ghonsar?

Ghonsar is in Buldhana Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Prataprao Jadhav (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Ghonsar in 2026?

Ghonsar is estimated at 2,033 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,724 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ghonsar in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Ghonsar in Washim district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)