Yedapur - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Yedapur is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Bhategaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Yedapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yedapur is 538686. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.34 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Yedapur

According to the 2011 Census, Yedapur village had a total population of 675 people, including 335 males and 340 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.23%, with male literacy at 83.55% and female literacy at 60.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Yedapur

Yedapur 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 Yedapur

Yedapur 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 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Yedapur is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Yedapur is about 87 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 Yedapur

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

Health Facilities in Yedapur

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

FAQs about Yedapur