Gangoli - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Gangoli is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kharkada serves as the Village Panchayat for Gangoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangoli is 538645. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.72 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gangoli

According to the 2011 Census, Gangoli village had a total population of 533 people, including 260 males and 273 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.36%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 69.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangoli

Gangoli 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 Gangoli

Gangoli 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 87.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Gangoli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Gangoli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangoli

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

Health Facilities in Gangoli

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

FAQs about Gangoli