Gumadi - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Gumadi is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kondawahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumadi is 539051. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.37 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Gumadi 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 Gumadi

As per Census 2011, Gumadi village has a total population of 24 people, consisting of 14 males and 10 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 714 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 14 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population241410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241410
Literate Population1091
Illiterate Population1459

Nearby Villages of Gumadi

Gumadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LatzoraWest3.13 km
BegadiNorth-West5.02 km
RakhatolaWest5.98 km
MakkepayliNorth-West5.98 km
PhustolaSouth-West6.01 km
FulbodiSouth-West6.19 km
HulondiNorth-West6.64 km
KuthegaonNorth-West7.38 km
HanpayliSouth-West8.19 km
BhapadaSouth8.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gumadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gumadi. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Gumadi is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Gumadi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gumadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gumadi

Where is Gumadi located?

Gumadi village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gumadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gumadi is Kondawahi.

What is the pincode of Gumadi?

The pincode of Gumadi is 442606.

What is the population of Gumadi?

Gumadi has a total population of 24, including 14 males and 10 females.

How many households are there in Gumadi?

There are 5 households in Gumadi.

What is the literacy rate in Gumadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gumadi is 41.67%. Male literacy is 64.29% and female literacy is 10.00%.