Ghoddara - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Ghoddara is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Godadhara serves as the Village Panchayat for Ghoddara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoddara is 543440. The village covers a total geographical area of 1453 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ghoddara 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 Ghoddara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoddara village had a total population of 780 people, including 405 males and 375 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.60%, with male literacy at 90.81% and female literacy at 71.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoddara

Ghoddara 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 Ghoddara

Ghoddara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International 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 Pandharkaoda to Ghoddara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Ghoddara is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoddara

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

Health Facilities in Ghoddara

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

FAQs about Ghoddara