Dawandi - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Dawandi is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Dawandi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawandi is 538819. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Dawandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dawandi

According to the 2011 Census, Dawandi village had a total population of 425 people, including 195 males and 230 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.22%, with male literacy at 68.29% and female literacy at 59.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Dawandi

Dawandi 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 Dawandi

Dawandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Dawandi is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Dawandi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dawandi

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

Health Facilities in Dawandi

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

FAQs about Dawandi