Istari - Deori, Gondia

Istari is a village situated in the Deori tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from Deori and around 100 km from Gondiya. Istari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Istari is 538464. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.89 hectares and falls under the 441901 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Istari 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 Istari

According to the 2011 Census, Istari village had a total population of 931 people, including 465 males and 466 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 86.57% and female literacy at 61.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, 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 Istari

Istari 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 Istari

Istari 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 Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Istari is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Istari

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

Health Facilities in Istari

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

FAQs about Istari