Hitkasa - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Hitkasa is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Bogatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hitkasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hitkasa is 538746. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.4 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Hitkasa

As per Census 2011, Hitkasa village has a total population of 289 people, consisting of 137 males and 152 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 258 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hitkasa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hitkasa

Hitkasa 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 Hitkasa

Hitkasa 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 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Hitkasa is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Hitkasa is about 125 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 Hitkasa

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

Health Facilities in Hitkasa

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

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