Ghanmukh - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Ghanmukh is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Dhanmukh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanmukh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanmukh is 543185. The village covers a total geographical area of 1367 hectares and falls under the 445205 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Ghanmukh

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanmukh village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 718 males and 649 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 85.85% and female literacy at 57.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 511.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanmukh

Ghanmukh 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 Ghanmukh

Public transport in the Ghanmukh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Ghanmukh is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Ghanmukh is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghanmukh

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

Health Facilities in Ghanmukh

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

FAQs about Ghanmukh