Garkapetha M. - Sironcha, Gadchiroli
Garkapetha M. is a village situated in the Sironcha tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sironcha and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Garkapetha serves as the Village Panchayat for Garkapetha M. village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garkapetha M. is 540036. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.56 hectares and falls under the 442504 pincode. Warangal is the nearest town, located about 148 km away.
Garkapetha M. village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Garkapetha M.
According to the 2011 Census, Garkapetha M. village had a total population of 531 people, including 265 males and 266 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.57%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 63.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 531 | 265 | 266 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 77 | 37 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 316 | 166 | 150 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 206 | 96 | 110 |
| Literate Population | 334 | 190 | 144 |
| Illiterate Population | 197 | 75 | 122 |
Nearby Villages of Garkapetha M.
Garkapetha M. is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garkapetha M.
Garkapetha M. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warangal to Garkapetha M. is about 148 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Garkapetha M. is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garkapetha M.
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garkapetha M. village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Garkapetha M.
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garkapetha M. village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Garkapetha M.
Where is Garkapetha M. located?
Garkapetha M. village is located in Sironcha Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Garkapetha M.?
The Village Panchayat of Garkapetha M. is Garkapetha.
What is the pincode of Garkapetha M.?
The pincode of Garkapetha M. is 442504.
What is the population of Garkapetha M.?
Garkapetha M. had a total population of 531, including 265 males and 266 females.
How many households are there in Garkapetha M.?
Garkapetha M. had 123 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garkapetha M.?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garkapetha M. was 73.57%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 63.72%.