Muranda - Dhanora, Gadchiroli
Muranda is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Chavela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muranda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Muranda is 538996. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode.
Muranda 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.
Nearby Villages of Muranda
Muranda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Todemasahat | South | 1.44 km |
| Chavela | North | 2.59 km |
| Ranwahi | East | 2.76 km |
| Irpundi | South-West | 3.25 km |
| Kandali | North-West | 3.43 km |
| Yengaon | South-East | 4.76 km |
| Kharkadi | North-West | 4.94 km |
| Raimanhora | East | 5.28 km |
| Munganer | South | 5.32 km |
| Malanda | North | 5.36 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Muranda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Muranda. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gadchiroli to Muranda is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Muranda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Muranda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Muranda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Muranda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Muranda
Where is Muranda located?
Muranda village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Muranda?
The Gram Panchayat of Muranda is Chavela.
What is the pincode of Muranda?
The pincode of Muranda is 442606.