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 Gram 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.
As per Census 2011, Garkapetha M. village has a total population of 531 people, consisting of 265 males and 266 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 334 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 316 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 206 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garkapetha M. are given below:
| 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 gram panchayat of Garkapetha M.?
The Gram 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. has a total population of 531, including 265 males and 266 females.
How many households are there in Garkapetha M.?
There are 123 households in Garkapetha M..
What is the literacy rate in Garkapetha M.?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garkapetha M. is 62.90%. Male literacy is 71.70% and female literacy is 54.14%.