Mahurkuda - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Mahurkuda is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 94 km from Gondiya. Mahurkuda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahurkuda is 538307. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.03 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mahurkuda 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 Mahurkuda

According to the 2011 Census, Mahurkuda village had a total population of 2,230 people, including 982 males and 1,248 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 1,271 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 78.47% and female literacy at 61.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 550, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahurkuda

Mahurkuda 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 Mahurkuda

Mahurkuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Mahurkuda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Mahurkuda is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahurkuda

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

Health Facilities in Mahurkuda

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

FAQs about Mahurkuda