Japtalai - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Japtalai is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Chudiyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Japtalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Japtalai is 538943. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Japtalai 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 Japtalai

As per Census 2011, Japtalai village has a total population of 1,213 people, consisting of 614 males and 599 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 859 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Japtalai

Japtalai 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 Japtalai

Japtalai 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 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Japtalai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Japtalai is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Japtalai

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

Health Facilities in Japtalai

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

FAQs about Japtalai