Khambala - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Khambala is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Khambala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khambala is 538875. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Khambala 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 Khambala

As per Census 2011, Khambala village has a total population of 824 people, consisting of 422 males and 402 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 547 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 268 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khambala

Khambala 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 Khambala

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khambala. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Khambala is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Khambala is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khambala

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

Health Facilities in Khambala

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

FAQs about Khambala