Gandhali - Amalner, Jalgaon

Gandhali is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Gandhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhali is 527435. The village covers a total geographical area of 814.17 hectares and falls under the 425420 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gandhali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amalner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gandhali

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhali village had a total population of 2,858 people, including 1,470 males and 1,388 females, living in 621 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.88%, with male literacy at 81.92% and female literacy at 65.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 503.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhali

Gandhali 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 Gandhali

Gandhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amalner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Gandhali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Gandhali is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhali

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

Health Facilities in Gandhali

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

FAQs about Gandhali