Gavha - Manora, Washim

Gavha is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Gavha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavha is 531081. The village covers a total geographical area of 588 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gavha

According to the 2011 Census, Gavha village had a total population of 2,765 people, including 1,405 males and 1,360 females, living in 628 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.16%, with male literacy at 87.12% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544, 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 Gavha

Gavha 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 Gavha

Public transport in the Gavha 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 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Gavha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Gavha is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavha

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

Health Facilities in Gavha

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

FAQs about Gavha