Khamtala - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Khamtala is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Khamtala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamtala is 538881. The village covers a total geographical area of 679 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Khamtala 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 Khamtala

As per Census 2011, Khamtala village has a total population of 488 people, consisting of 245 males and 243 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 312 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamtala

Khamtala 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 Khamtala

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khamtala. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Khamtala is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Khamtala is about 60 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 Khamtala

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

Health Facilities in Khamtala

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

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