Gondkhairi - Kalameshwar, Nagpur

Gondkhairi is a village situated in the Kalameshwar tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalameshwar and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Gondkhairi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondkhairi is 535200. The village covers a total geographical area of 1394.25 hectares and falls under the 440023 pincode. Kalameshwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gondkhairi

According to the 2011 Census, Gondkhairi village had a total population of 6,035 people, including 3,142 males and 2,893 females, living in 1,519 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.61%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 81.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 585.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,0353,1422,893
Child Population (0–6 yrs)732367365
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,381733648
Scheduled Tribes (ST)585291294
Literate Population4,5932,5282,065
Illiterate Population1,442614828

Nearby Villages of Gondkhairi

Gondkhairi 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)
SinkaSouth2.55 km
ChichbhuwanWest2.72 km
Karli (waneri)North3.15 km
Khapari (uma)North-West3.17 km
MangrulSouth-West3.24 km
NimjiNorth-West4.11 km
GirolaSouth4.20 km
SawardhotaSouth-East4.32 km
Nanda (rithi)North-East4.99 km
Khairi (sita)South-East4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gondkhairi

Gondkhairi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalameshwar to Gondkhairi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Gondkhairi is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondkhairi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gondkhairi

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

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

FAQs about Gondkhairi

Where is Gondkhairi located?

Gondkhairi village is located in Kalameshwar Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gondkhairi?

Gondkhairi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gondkhairi?

The pincode of Gondkhairi is 440023.

What is the population of Gondkhairi?

Gondkhairi had a total population of 6,035, including 3,142 males and 2,893 females.

How many households are there in Gondkhairi?

Gondkhairi had 1,519 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gondkhairi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gondkhairi was 86.61%. Male literacy was 91.10% and female literacy was 81.69%.