Mahawada(Chingali) - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Mahawada(Chingali) is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Chingali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahawada(Chingali) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahawada(Chingali) is 538949. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.68 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Mahawada(Chingali) 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 Mahawada(Chingali)

As per Census 2011, Mahawada(Chingali) village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 258 males and 245 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahawada(Chingali) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mahawada(Chingali)

Mahawada(Chingali) 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 Mahawada(Chingali)

Mahawada(Chingali) 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 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Mahawada(Chingali) is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Mahawada(Chingali) is about 40 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 Mahawada(Chingali)

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

Health Facilities in Mahawada(Chingali)

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

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