Gahale - Surgana, Nashik

Gahale is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Bhawada serves as the Village Panchayat for Gahale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahale is 549727. The village covers a total geographical area of 597.25 hectares and falls under the 422007 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.

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

Population of Gahale

According to the 2011 Census, Gahale village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 525 males and 501 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.73%, with male literacy at 69.91% and female literacy at 59.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,011.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahale

Gahale 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 Gahale

Gahale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Gahale is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahale

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

Health Facilities in Gahale

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

FAQs about Gahale