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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gorakhnagar village had a total population of 916 people, including 503 males and 413 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.01%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 71.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gorakhnagar