Dudhamala - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Dudhamala is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Dudhmala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhamala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhamala is 538979. The village covers a total geographical area of 991.42 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Dudhamala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gadchiroli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dudhamala

As per Census 2011, Dudhamala village has a total population of 1,019 people, consisting of 505 males and 514 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 682 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 457 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhamala

Dudhamala 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 Dudhamala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dudhamala. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Dudhamala is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Dudhamala is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhamala

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

Health Facilities in Dudhamala

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

FAQs about Dudhamala