Karwafa - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Karwafa is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Karwafa village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karwafa is 539047. The village covers a total geographical area of 909.5 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Karwafa 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 Karwafa

According to the 2011 Census, Karwafa village had a total population of 2,098 people, including 1,102 males and 996 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.90%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 72.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 577.

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

Nearby Villages of Karwafa

Karwafa 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 Karwafa

Karwafa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Karwafa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Karwafa is about 30 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 Karwafa

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

Health Facilities in Karwafa

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

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