Gaulkheda - Chikhaldara, Amravati
Gaulkheda is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 77 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Khirpani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaulkheda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaulkheda is 531569. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.08 hectares and falls under the 444717 pincode.
Gaulkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Gaulkheda
Gaulkheda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaurkheda | South | 1.60 km |
| Palaskheda | South-East | 1.99 km |
| Nimkhed Bazar | South | 2.11 km |
| Sawarpani | North-West | 3.15 km |
| Dahigaon Bk. | South-East | 3.27 km |
| Garajdari | East | 3.56 km |
| Hirapur | South | 3.92 km |
| Chinchona | South-West | 3.99 km |
| Dahigaon Kh. | East | 4.08 km |
| Kakadari | North-East | 4.70 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gaulkheda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gaulkheda. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amravati to Gaulkheda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gaulkheda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gaulkheda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Gaulkheda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gaulkheda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gaulkheda
Where is Gaulkheda located?
Gaulkheda village is located in Chikhaldara Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaulkheda?
The Gram Panchayat of Gaulkheda is Khirpani.
What is the pincode of Gaulkheda?
The pincode of Gaulkheda is 444717.