Gavala - Ashti, Wardha
Gavala is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Sahur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavala is 533401. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.65 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode.
Gavala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gavala
Gavala 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Allipur | South | 1.04 km |
| Sirri | North-West | 1.49 km |
| Nandora | South | 1.85 km |
| Khanapur | North-East | 1.94 km |
| Rajapur | East | 2.04 km |
| Rashidpur | North | 2.75 km |
| Ahmadpur | South-West | 3.05 km |
| Subda | South-East | 3.20 km |
| Jolwadi | South | 3.36 km |
| Ghatsur | South-East | 3.53 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gavala
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gavala. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Wardha to Gavala is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gavala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gavala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gavala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gavala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gavala
Where is Gavala located?
Gavala village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gavala?
The Gram Panchayat of Gavala is Sahur.
What is the pincode of Gavala?
The pincode of Gavala is 442202.