Gawhan - Jalkot, Latur

Gawhan is a village situated in the Jalkot tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalkot and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Gavhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gawhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawhan is 560449. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.71 hectares and falls under the 413532 pincode. Udgir is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gawhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gawhan

As per Census 2011, Gawhan village has a total population of 1,750 people, consisting of 855 males and 895 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,134 literate and 616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 456 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 899 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawhan

Gawhan 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 Gawhan

Gawhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir to Gawhan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Gawhan is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gawhan

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

Health Facilities in Gawhan

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

FAQs about Gawhan