Gawana - Arni, Yavatmal

Gawana is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Gawana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawana is 543204. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.99 hectares and falls under the 445105 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gawana

According to the 2011 Census, Gawana village had a total population of 581 people, including 282 males and 299 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.39%, with male literacy at 84.23% and female literacy at 61.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawana

Gawana 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 Gawana

Gawana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Gawana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Gawana is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gawana

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

Health Facilities in Gawana

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

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