Kharmaltola - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Kharmaltola is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Arattondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharmaltola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharmaltola is 538637. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.81 hectares and falls under the 441207 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kharmaltola

As per Census 2011, Kharmaltola village has a total population of 622 people, consisting of 323 males and 299 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 455 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 186 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharmaltola

Kharmaltola 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 Kharmaltola

Kharmaltola 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 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kharmaltola is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kharmaltola is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharmaltola

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

Health Facilities in Kharmaltola

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

FAQs about Kharmaltola