Girola - Amgaon, Gondia

Girola is a village situated in the Amgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 53 km from Amgaon and around 28 km from Gondiya. Girola village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girola is 537895. The village covers a total geographical area of 690 hectares and falls under the 441601 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Girola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girola

According to the 2011 Census, Girola village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 504 males and 539 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.66%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 70.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Girola

Girola 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 Girola

Girola 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 Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Girola is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girola

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

Health Facilities in Girola

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

FAQs about Girola