Girola - Sadak-Arjuni, Gondia

Girola is a village situated in the Sadak-Arjuni tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Sadak-arjuni and around 40 km from Gondiya. Girola village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girola is 538084. The village covers a total geographical area of 490 hectares and falls under the 441801 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Girola 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 Girola

According to the 2011 Census, Girola village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 731 males and 662 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.10%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 73.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,393731662
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347460
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477770
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21099111
Literate Population1,021577444
Illiterate Population372154218

Nearby Villages of Girola

Girola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TemaniNorth2.04 km
KhairiSouth-East2.65 km
GhategaonNorth-East2.74 km
SatalwadaSouth-West3.27 km
RengeparWest3.32 km
KhodshivaniEast3.53 km
ChichtolaNorth4.10 km
MahuliSouth-West4.19 km
SiteparNorth-East4.23 km
BirhiSouth4.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Girola

Girola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khodseoni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Girola is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Girola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Girola

Where is Girola located?

Girola village is located in Sadak-Arjuni Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Girola?

Girola is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Girola?

The pincode of Girola is 441801.

What is the population of Girola?

Girola had a total population of 1,393, including 731 males and 662 females.

How many households are there in Girola?

Girola had 355 households.

What is the literacy rate in Girola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girola was 81.10%. Male literacy was 87.82% and female literacy was 73.75%.