Ghonsi - Salekasa, Gondia

Ghonsi is a village situated in the Salekasa tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Salekasa and around 37 km from Gondiya. Nanwha serves as the Village Panchayat for Ghonsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonsi is 538011. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.37 hectares and falls under the 441916 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Ghonsi 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 Ghonsi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghonsi village had a total population of 667 people, including 316 males and 351 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.05%, with male literacy at 87.02% and female literacy at 81.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghonsi

Ghonsi 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 Ghonsi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghonsi. The nearest railway station is Dhanoli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Ghonsi is about 37 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 Ghonsi

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

Health Facilities in Ghonsi

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

FAQs about Ghonsi