Gahalatola Village Overview
Gahalatola is a village in Goregaon tehsil of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. It lies about 3 km from Goregaon tehsil headquarters and around 17 km from Gondiya district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ghoti is the Gram Panchayat for Gahalatola village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gahalatola village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahalatola is 537680. The village covers a geographical area of 267 hectares. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Gahalatola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gahalatola
Population & Demographics of Gahalatola
This section provides population and demographic details of Gahalatola village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 796 | 383 | 413 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 85 | 40 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 593 | 312 | 281 |
| Illiterate Population | 203 | 71 | 132 |
Key population details of Gahalatola village are given below:
- Gahalatola village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 796, including approximately 383 males and 413 females, with a sex ratio of 1078 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 21 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 20 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gahalatola village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.50%.
- There are around 182 households in Gahalatola village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gahalatola
Transport facilities help residents of Gahalatola village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gahalatola
The following villages are located close to Gahalatola and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gahalatola
- Where is Gahalatola located?
- Gahalatola village is located in Goregaon Tehsil, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gahalatola?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gahalatola is Ghoti (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Gahalatola?
- Gahalatola has a total population of 796, including 383 males and 413 females.
- How many households are there in Gahalatola?
- There are 182 households in Gahalatola.
- What is the literacy rate in Gahalatola?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gahalatola is 74.50%. Male literacy is 81.46% and female literacy is 68.04%.