Uradi - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Uradi 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 70 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Uradi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uradi is 538654. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.01 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Uradi

According to the 2011 Census, Uradi village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 738 males and 718 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.41%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 71.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 756.

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

Nearby Villages of Uradi

Uradi 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 Uradi

Uradi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Uradi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Uradi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uradi

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

Health Facilities in Uradi

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

FAQs about Uradi