Wankhi - Armori, Gadchiroli

Wankhi is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Chamorshi (m.) serves as the Village Panchayat for Wankhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wankhi is 538528. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.65 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Wankhi

According to the 2011 Census, Wankhi village had a total population of 947 people, including 491 males and 456 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.65%, with male literacy at 83.26% and female literacy at 65.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Wankhi

Wankhi 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 Wankhi

Wankhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 Desaiganj to Wankhi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Wankhi is about 35 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 Wankhi

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

Health Facilities in Wankhi

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

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