Ghoddara - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Ghoddara is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Ghodadara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoddara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoddara is 543712. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.36 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Wani 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 664 people, including 342 males and 322 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.44%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 72.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Public transport in the Ghoddara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Ghoddara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Ghoddara is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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