Gadkumbhali - Sakoli, Bhandara

Gadkumbhali is a village situated in the Sakoli tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakoli and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Dharmapuri serves as the Village Panchayat for Gadkumbhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadkumbhali is 537123. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.35 hectares and falls under the 441802 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Gadkumbhali

According to the 2011 Census, Gadkumbhali village had a total population of 671 people, including 356 males and 315 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.43%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 73.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadkumbhali

Gadkumbhali 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 Gadkumbhali

Gadkumbhali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sondad, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Gadkumbhali is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadkumbhali

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

Health Facilities in Gadkumbhali

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

FAQs about Gadkumbhali