Davandi - Armori, Gadchiroli

Davandi is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Jambhali serves as the Village Panchayat for Davandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Davandi is 538562. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Davandi

According to the 2011 Census, Davandi village had a total population of 542 people, including 268 males and 274 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.28%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 68.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 506.

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

Nearby Villages of Davandi

Davandi 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 Davandi

Davandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Davandi is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Davandi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Davandi

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

Health Facilities in Davandi

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

FAQs about Davandi