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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Angara village had a total population of 1,554 people, including 773 males and 781 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.10%, with male literacy at 90.66% and female literacy at 73.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 878.

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

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