Gadana - Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Gadana is a village situated in the Khuldabad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Khuldabad and around 40 km from Aurangabad. Gadana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadana is 549000. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.56 hectares and falls under the 431101 pincode. Khuldabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gadana

According to the 2011 Census, Gadana village had a total population of 2,688 people, including 1,387 males and 1,301 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.90%, with male literacy at 88.15% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadana

Gadana 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 Gadana

Gadana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daulatabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khuldabad to Gadana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gadana is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadana

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

Health Facilities in Gadana

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

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