Ghonad - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Ghonad is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Ghonad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonad is 541239. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 442902 pincode. Bhadravati is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ghonad

According to the 2011 Census, Ghonad village had a total population of 607 people, including 315 males and 292 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.26%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 74.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghonad

Ghonad 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 Ghonad

Ghonad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadali, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravati to Ghonad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Ghonad is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghonad

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

Health Facilities in Ghonad

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

FAQs about Ghonad