Angara - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Angara is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Angara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angara is 538724. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.92 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

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

Population of Angara

As per Census 2011, Angara village has a total population of 1,554 people, consisting of 773 males and 781 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,156 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 878 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Angara

Angara 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 Angara

Angara 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 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Angara is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Angara is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angara

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

Health Facilities in Angara

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

FAQs about Angara