Gotatola - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Gotatola is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Katezari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotatola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotatola is 538912. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.08 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Gotatola

According to the 2011 Census, Gotatola village had a total population of 73 people, including 37 males and 36 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.94%, with male literacy at 70.59% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotatola

Gotatola 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 Gotatola

Gotatola 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 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Gotatola is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Gotatola is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotatola

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

Health Facilities in Gotatola

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

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