Gorakhnagar - Yevla, Nashik

Gorakhnagar is a village situated in the Yevla tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yevla and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Ankai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorakhnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorakhnagar is 551413. The village covers a total geographical area of 872 hectares and falls under the 423401 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gorakhnagar

As per Census 2011, Gorakhnagar village has a total population of 916 people, consisting of 503 males and 413 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 821 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 657 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorakhnagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population916503413
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1056342
Scheduled Castes (SC)17107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)593029
Literate Population657393264
Illiterate Population259110149

Nearby Villages of Gorakhnagar

Gorakhnagar 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)
BalapurSouth2.22 km
VisapurWest2.80 km
AnkaiEast2.87 km
GujarkhedeSouth-West3.10 km
KasarkhedeSouth3.60 km
DhanakwadiSouth3.99 km
AnakwadeNorth4.18 km
VikharniSouth-West4.26 km
SavkhedeSouth-East4.71 km
TandulwadiSouth4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gorakhnagar

Gorakhnagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ankai Kila, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Gorakhnagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Gorakhnagar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorakhnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gorakhnagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gorakhnagar

Where is Gorakhnagar located?

Gorakhnagar village is located in Yevla Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gorakhnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gorakhnagar is Ankai.

What is the pincode of Gorakhnagar?

The pincode of Gorakhnagar is 423401.

What is the population of Gorakhnagar?

Gorakhnagar has a total population of 916, including 503 males and 413 females.

How many households are there in Gorakhnagar?

There are 185 households in Gorakhnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Gorakhnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorakhnagar is 71.72%. Male literacy is 78.13% and female literacy is 63.92%.