Gosta - Manora, Washim

Gosta is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Gosta village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosta is 531145. The village covers a total geographical area of 1852.47 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gosta 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 Gosta

According to the 2011 Census, Gosta village had a total population of 1,327 people, including 698 males and 629 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.34%, with male literacy at 81.73% and female literacy at 49.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Gosta

Gosta 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 Gosta

Public transport in the Gosta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Washim, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Gosta is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Gosta is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gosta

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

Health Facilities in Gosta

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

FAQs about Gosta