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Goregaon | |
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Town | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:India_Maharashtra_location_map.svg)  Goregaon Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°10′N 73°18′E / 18.17°N 73.3°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,155 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Goregaon is a census town in Raigad district in Maharashtra state. It is situated 18 km away from the Raigad fort, the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's kingdom. For many years, Goregaon has served as a cultural and educational center for surrounding areas in the region. Situated near the Kal River, a tributary of the Savitri River. Goregaon enjoys an abundance of water and natural features. Goregaon (Ghodegaon) is likely the ancient Hippokura (Ghodekula) trade centre mentioned in Ptolemy's writings (A. D. 150).