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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Yedapur village has a total population of 675 people, consisting of 335 males and 340 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 631 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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