Gurnoli Village - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Gurnoli is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Gurnuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurnoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurnoli is 538626. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.2 hectares and falls under the 441207 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gurnoli

As per Census 2011, Gurnoli village has a total population of 1,170 people, consisting of 590 males and 580 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 389 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,170 590 580
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 137 69 68
Scheduled Castes (SC) 127 66 61
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 389 192 197
Literate Population 861 480 381
Illiterate Population 309 110 199

Nearby Villages of Gurnoli

Gurnoli 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ArattondiSouth1.74 km
UmarzariWest1.86 km
AndhaliEast2.08 km
NawargaonSouth-East2.09 km
SaytolaSouth-East2.86 km
KharmaltolaSouth3.36 km
BelgaonSouth-East3.54 km
Jayatpur (rith)South-West3.55 km
ChichtolaNorth-East3.55 km
WaghedaEast4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurnoli

Gurnoli 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 81.7 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Gurnoli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Gurnoli is about 57 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 Gurnoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gurnoli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gurnoli

Where is Gurnoli located?

Gurnoli village is located in Kurkheda Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurnoli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurnoli is Gurnuli.

What is the pincode of Gurnoli?

The pincode of Gurnoli is 441207.

What is the population of Gurnoli?

Gurnoli has a total population of 1,170, including 590 males and 580 females.

How many households are there in Gurnoli?

There are 289 households in Gurnoli.

What is the literacy rate in Gurnoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurnoli is 73.59%. Male literacy is 81.36% and female literacy is 65.69%.