Ganeshpur - Mangrulpir, Washim

Ganeshpur is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Dhotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganeshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshpur is 530757. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.33 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ganeshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganeshpur village had a total population of 815 people, including 415 males and 400 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.65%, with male literacy at 94.84% and female literacy at 82.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur 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 Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Ganeshpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Ganeshpur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganeshpur

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

Health Facilities in Ganeshpur

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

FAQs about Ganeshpur