Ghodaj - Kandhar, Nanded

Ghodaj is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Ghodaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodaj is 545325. The village covers a total geographical area of 953.98 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ghodaj 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 Ghodaj

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodaj village had a total population of 2,531 people, including 1,299 males and 1,232 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.23%, with male literacy at 85.15% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodaj

Ghodaj 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 Ghodaj

Ghodaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Limbgaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Ghodaj is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Ghodaj is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghodaj

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

Health Facilities in Ghodaj

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

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