Tulshi - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Tulshi is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Tulshi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulshi is 538484. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.21 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Tulshi

According to the 2011 Census, Tulshi village had a total population of 2,501 people, including 1,307 males and 1,194 females, living in 594 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.27%, with male literacy at 89.07% and female literacy at 70.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 563, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulshi

Tulshi 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 Tulshi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tulshi. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Tulshi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Tulshi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulshi

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

Health Facilities in Tulshi

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

FAQs about Tulshi