Ranwahi - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Ranwahi is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Ranwahi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranwahi is 538717. The village covers a total geographical area of 924 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Ranwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Ranwahi village had a total population of 480 people, including 225 males and 255 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.77%, with male literacy at 90.40% and female literacy at 73.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 460.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranwahi

Ranwahi 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 Ranwahi

Ranwahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Ranwahi is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Ranwahi is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranwahi

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

Health Facilities in Ranwahi

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

FAQs about Ranwahi