Gondikhapa - Katol, Nagpur

Gondikhapa is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Malegaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Gondikhapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondikhapa is 534922. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.21 hectares and falls under the 441302 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gondikhapa

According to the 2011 Census, Gondikhapa village had a total population of 408 people, including 219 males and 189 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.76%, with male literacy at 83.98% and female literacy at 81.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Gondikhapa

Gondikhapa 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 Gondikhapa

Gondikhapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonkhamb, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Gondikhapa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Gondikhapa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondikhapa

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

Health Facilities in Gondikhapa

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

FAQs about Gondikhapa