Ramgad - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Ramgad is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Ramgad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramgad is 538679. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Ramgad

According to the 2011 Census, Ramgad village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 554 males and 551 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.75%, with male literacy at 96.86% and female literacy at 86.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 470.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramgad

Ramgad 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 Ramgad

Ramgad 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 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Ramgad is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Ramgad is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramgad

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

Health Facilities in Ramgad

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

FAQs about Ramgad