Hitapadi - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Hitapadi is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kotra serves as the Village Panchayat for Hitapadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hitapadi is 538741. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

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

Population of Hitapadi

According to the 2011 Census, Hitapadi village had a total population of 270 people, including 135 males and 135 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.34%, with male literacy at 73.98% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Hitapadi

Hitapadi 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 Hitapadi

Hitapadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Hitapadi is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Hitapadi is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hitapadi

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

Health Facilities in Hitapadi

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

FAQs about Hitapadi