Gujanwadi - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Gujanwadi is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Michgaon (b.) serves as the Village Panchayat for Gujanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gujanwadi is 538977. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.14 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Gujanwadi 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 Gujanwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gujanwadi village had a total population of 292 people, including 138 males and 154 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 69.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Gujanwadi

Gujanwadi 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 Gujanwadi

Gujanwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Gujanwadi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Gujanwadi is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gujanwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gujanwadi

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

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