Gonha - Kuhi, Nagpur

Gonha is a village situated in the Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuhi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Gonha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonha is 536441. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.08 hectares and falls under the 441210 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Gonha

According to the 2011 Census, Gonha village had a total population of 1,336 people, including 698 males and 638 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.61%, with male literacy at 80.59% and female literacy at 70.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 Population1,336698638
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1559065
Scheduled Castes (SC)482523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population893490403
Illiterate Population443208235

Nearby Villages of Gonha

Gonha 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)
TudkaSouth-East1.63 km
PipriEast2.05 km
MalodaNorth-East2.33 km
Sirsi(punarvasit)South-East2.49 km
KhokarlaSouth-West2.60 km
Mendhe Kh.North2.87 km
SonarwahiSouth-West3.44 km
ItgaonNorth-East3.51 km
DhanlaWest3.73 km
Tamaswadi(rithi)South3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gonha

Gonha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Gonha is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Gonha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gonha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gonha

Where is Gonha located?

Gonha village is located in Kuhi Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Gonha?

Gonha is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gonha?

The pincode of Gonha is 441210.

What is the population of Gonha?

Gonha had a total population of 1,336, including 698 males and 638 females.

How many households are there in Gonha?

Gonha had 301 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gonha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gonha was 75.61%. Male literacy was 80.59% and female literacy was 70.33%.