Venkatapur - Sironcha, Gadchiroli
Venkatapur is a village situated in the Sironcha tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sironcha and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Vyenkatapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapur is 540035. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.44 hectares and falls under the 442504 pincode. Warangal is the nearest town, located about 150 km away.
Venkatapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Venkatapur
As per Census 2011, Venkatapur village has a total population of 728 people, consisting of 406 males and 322 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 793 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 413 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Venkatapur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 728 | 406 | 322 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 45 | 32 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 413 | 239 | 174 |
| Literate Population | 501 | 307 | 194 |
| Illiterate Population | 227 | 99 | 128 |
Nearby Villages of Venkatapur
Venkatapur 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 Venkatapur
Public transport in the Venkatapur is mainly available through shared van 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 Venkatapur is about 150 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Venkatapur 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 Venkatapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Venkatapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Venkatapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Venkatapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Venkatapur
Where is Venkatapur located?
Venkatapur village is located in Sironcha Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Venkatapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Venkatapur is Vyenkatapur.
What is the pincode of Venkatapur?
The pincode of Venkatapur is 442504.
What is the population of Venkatapur?
Venkatapur has a total population of 728, including 406 males and 322 females.
How many households are there in Venkatapur?
There are 136 households in Venkatapur.
What is the literacy rate in Venkatapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venkatapur is 68.82%. Male literacy is 75.62% and female literacy is 60.25%.