Yerkadmowad - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Yerkadmowad 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Yerkad (m.) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yerkadmowad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerkadmowad is 538927. The village covers a total geographical area of 950.14 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Yerkadmowad 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 Yerkadmowad

According to the 2011 Census, Yerkadmowad village had a total population of 1,570 people, including 761 males and 809 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.98%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 65.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,125.

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

Nearby Villages of Yerkadmowad

Yerkadmowad 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 Yerkadmowad

Yerkadmowad 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 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Yerkadmowad is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Yerkadmowad is about 45 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 Yerkadmowad

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

Health Facilities in Yerkadmowad

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

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