Gowarpeth - Nagbhid, Chandrapur

Gowarpeth is a village situated in the Nagbhid tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Nagbhir and around 123 km from Chandrapur. Nawegaon Hundeshwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowarpeth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowarpeth is 540671. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.35 hectares and falls under the 441205 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Gowarpeth

As per Census 2011, Gowarpeth village has a total population of 337 people, consisting of 163 males and 174 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 231 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gowarpeth are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population337163174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18126
Scheduled Castes (SC)219108111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population231118113
Illiterate Population1064561

Nearby Villages of Gowarpeth

Gowarpeth 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nawegaon HundeshwariNorth-East1.42 km
Kosambi GaoliNorth2.24 km
Wasala MendhaWest2.29 km
Kosambi Chak 1North2.67 km
NawanagarSouth-West2.74 km
Wasala MaktaNorth-West2.84 km
Kitali MendhaWest2.88 km
RajoliSouth-West3.41 km
WaygaonNorth-East3.90 km
Sakhara ChakNorth-East3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gowarpeth

Gowarpeth is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mindala, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Gowarpeth is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Gowarpeth is about 123 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 Gowarpeth

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gowarpeth

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gowarpeth

Where is Gowarpeth located?

Gowarpeth village is located in Nagbhid Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowarpeth?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowarpeth is Nawegaon Hundeshwari.

What is the pincode of Gowarpeth?

The pincode of Gowarpeth is 441205.

What is the population of Gowarpeth?

Gowarpeth has a total population of 337, including 163 males and 174 females.

How many households are there in Gowarpeth?

There are 96 households in Gowarpeth.

What is the literacy rate in Gowarpeth?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowarpeth is 68.55%. Male literacy is 72.39% and female literacy is 64.94%.