Ghadwel - Chopda, Jalgaon

Ghadwel is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Ghadwel village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghadwel is 526707. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.69 hectares and falls under the 425107 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ghadwel

According to the 2011 Census, Ghadwel village had a total population of 1,449 people, including 771 males and 678 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 89.19% and female literacy at 68.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghadwel

Ghadwel 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 Ghadwel

Ghadwel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Takarkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Ghadwel is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Ghadwel is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghadwel

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

Health Facilities in Ghadwel

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

FAQs about Ghadwel