Gondwadi - Dharni, Amravati

Gondwadi is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Gondwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondwadi is 531418. The village covers a total geographical area of 465 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Gondwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gondwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gondwadi village had a total population of 1,656 people, including 802 males and 854 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.02%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 66.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,394.

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

Nearby Villages of Gondwadi

Gondwadi 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 Gondwadi

Gondwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amlakhurd, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Gondwadi is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Gondwadi is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gondwadi

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

FAQs about Gondwadi