Gaul - Kandhar, Nanded

Gaul is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Bhojuchiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaul is 545344. The village covers a total geographical area of 1701 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gaul

According to the 2011 Census, Gaul village had a total population of 3,883 people, including 2,031 males and 1,852 females, living in 842 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.87%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 63.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaul

Gaul 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 Gaul

Gaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Gaul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Gaul is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaul

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

Health Facilities in Gaul

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

FAQs about Gaul