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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Hitkasa village had a total population of 289 people, including 137 males and 152 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.05%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 71.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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

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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