Gankhaira - Goregaon, Gondia

Gankhaira is a village situated in the Goregaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Goregaon and around 9 km from Gondiya. Gankhaira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gankhaira is 537650. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.13 hectares and falls under the 441801 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gankhaira

As per Census 2011, Gankhaira village has a total population of 2,642 people, consisting of 1,277 males and 1,365 females. The village has 595 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,980 literate and 662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 606 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gankhaira are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gankhaira

Gankhaira 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 Gankhaira

Gankhaira 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 Gankhera Halt, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Gankhaira is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gankhaira

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

Health Facilities in Gankhaira

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

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