Lekha - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Lekha is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Lekha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lekha is 538984. The village covers a total geographical area of 579 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Lekha 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 Lekha

According to the 2011 Census, Lekha village had a total population of 680 people, including 340 males and 340 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 59.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Lekha

Lekha 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 Lekha

Lekha 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 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Lekha is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Lekha is about 34 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 Lekha

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

Health Facilities in Lekha

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

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