Guhire - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Guhire is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from Akola and around 160 km from Ahmadnagar. Guhire village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhire is 557161. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Guhire village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Guhire

According to the 2011 Census, Guhire village had a total population of 932 people, including 462 males and 470 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.55%, with male literacy at 86.10% and female literacy at 57.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 869.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Guhire

Guhire is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Guhire

Guhire is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Guhire is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Guhire is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guhire

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Guhire village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Guhire

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Guhire village are given below:

FAQs about Guhire