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

According to the 2011 Census, Gankhaira village had a total population of 2,642 people, including 1,277 males and 1,365 females, living in 595 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.05%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 606, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

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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