Sode - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Sode is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Sode village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sode is 538970. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.55 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Sode 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 Sode

According to the 2011 Census, Sode village had a total population of 703 people, including 200 males and 503 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 2,515 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.69%, with male literacy at 86.93% and female literacy at 82.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 688.

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

Nearby Villages of Sode

Sode 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 Sode

Sode 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 108.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Sode is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sode is about 30 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 Sode

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

Health Facilities in Sode

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

FAQs about Sode