Ramala - Chamorshi, Gadchiroli

Ramala is a village situated in the Chamorshi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamorshi and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Ramala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramala is 539222. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.1 hectares and falls under the 442603 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Ramala

According to the 2011 Census, Ramala village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 615 males and 586 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.02%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 59.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,201615586
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216754
Scheduled Castes (SC)1125755
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population767449318
Illiterate Population434166268

Nearby Villages of Ramala

Ramala 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)
FokurdiSouth-East2.63 km
BhendalaSouth2.64 km
FaradaNorth-East2.83 km
Mohurli MokasaNorth2.96 km
DotkuliWest3.09 km
MarkandadeoEast3.09 km
GhargaonNorth-West3.28 km
KhandalaWest4.24 km
Navegaon MalSouth4.41 km
WagholiSouth-West4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramala

Ramala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mul Marora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Ramala is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Ramala is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ramala

Where is Ramala located?

Ramala village is located in Chamorshi Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramala?

Ramala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ramala?

The pincode of Ramala is 442603.

What is the population of Ramala?

Ramala had a total population of 1,201, including 615 males and 586 females.

How many households are there in Ramala?

Ramala had 290 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramala was 71.02%. Male literacy was 81.93% and female literacy was 59.77%.