Gandhari - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Gandhari is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 85 km from Gondiya. Bondgaon (sur.) serves as the Village Panchayat for Gandhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhari is 538235. The village covers a total geographical area of 472.07 hectares and falls under the 441702 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Gandhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gandhari

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhari village had a total population of 515 people, including 248 males and 267 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.54%, with male literacy at 89.40% and female literacy at 72.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhari

Gandhari 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 Gandhari

Gandhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabhati, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Gandhari is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Gandhari is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhari

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

Health Facilities in Gandhari

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

FAQs about Gandhari