Gandhari - Lonar, Buldhana

Gandhari is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Lonar and around 122 km from Buldana. Gandhari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhari is 529592. The village covers a total geographical area of 1006.84 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gandhari

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhari village had a total population of 1,936 people, including 976 males and 960 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.12%, with male literacy at 73.09% and female literacy at 51.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhari

Gandhari 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 Gandhari

Gandhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Satuna, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Gandhari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Gandhari is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhari

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

Health Facilities in Gandhari

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

FAQs about Gandhari