Vihirgaon - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Vihirgaon is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Vihirgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihirgaon is 538501. The village covers a total geographical area of 568 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Vihirgaon

As per Census 2011, Vihirgaon village has a total population of 1,155 people, consisting of 561 males and 594 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 853 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vihirgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Vihirgaon

Vihirgaon 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 Vihirgaon

Vihirgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Vihirgaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Vihirgaon is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vihirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Vihirgaon

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

FAQs about Vihirgaon