Kurandi Mal - Armori, Gadchiroli

Kurandi Mal is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kurandi serves as the Village Panchayat for Kurandi Mal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurandi Mal is 538556. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kurandi Mal

According to the 2011 Census, Kurandi Mal village had a total population of 466 people, including 236 males and 230 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 85.45% and female literacy at 61.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurandi Mal

Kurandi Mal 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 Kurandi Mal

Kurandi Mal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Kurandi Mal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kurandi Mal 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 Kurandi Mal

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

Health Facilities in Kurandi Mal

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

FAQs about Kurandi Mal