Gori - Ambad, Jalna

Gori is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Gori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gori is 547874. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.5 hectares and falls under the 431212 pincode. Georai is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gori 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 Gori

As per Census 2011, Gori village has a total population of 392 people, consisting of 211 males and 181 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 255 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gori are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population392211181
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411922
Scheduled Castes (SC)1166551
Literate Population25515798
Illiterate Population1375483

Nearby Villages of Gori

Gori 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GandhariSouth-East1.38 km
DomalgaonWest1.41 km
Mhalas PimpalgaonSouth2.69 km
MahakalaNorth-East2.83 km
ShahagadEast2.84 km
RakshasabhuwanSouth-West3.77 km
SawaleshwarSouth-East4.11 km
WalkeshwarEast4.28 km
Sasht PimpalgaonNorth-West4.90 km
BalegaonNorth5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gori

Gori 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 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Georai to Gori is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Gori is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gori

Where is Gori located?

Gori village is located in Ambad Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gori?

Gori is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gori?

The pincode of Gori is 431212.

What is the population of Gori?

Gori has a total population of 392, including 211 males and 181 females.

How many households are there in Gori?

There are 85 households in Gori.

What is the literacy rate in Gori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gori is 65.05%. Male literacy is 74.41% and female literacy is 54.14%.