Gorwat - Chimur, Chandrapur
Gorwat is a village situated in the Chimur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chimur and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Bothali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorwat village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorwat is 540514. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.24 hectares and falls under the 442904 pincode.
Gorwat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Gorwat
Gorwat 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chak Gorwat Rith | South | 1.60 km |
| Shirpur | North-West | 1.73 km |
| Uparpeth Rith | South-West | 2.50 km |
| Kajalsar | South-East | 2.59 km |
| Khutala (mo) | West | 2.83 km |
| Adegaon Chak Rith | North-East | 3.24 km |
| Owala Rith | North-West | 3.68 km |
| Motegaon | South | 3.69 km |
| Shivan Payali | North-West | 3.86 km |
| Mangli Rith | South-West | 4.13 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gorwat
Public transport in the Gorwat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 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 Chandrapur to Gorwat is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gorwat
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gorwat 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 Gorwat
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gorwat village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gorwat
Where is Gorwat located?
Gorwat village is located in Chimur Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gorwat?
The Gram Panchayat of Gorwat is Bothali.
What is the pincode of Gorwat?
The pincode of Gorwat is 442904.