Gandhari - Ambad, Jalna

Gandhari is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Gori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhari is 547875. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 431212 pincode. Georai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gandhari

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhari village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 559 males and 566 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.81%, with male literacy at 72.44% and female literacy at 49.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhari

Gandhari 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 Gandhari

Gandhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kodi, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Georai to Gandhari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Gandhari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhari

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

Health Facilities in Gandhari

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

FAQs about Gandhari