How many villages are listed for Gondiya district?
Gondiya district has 942 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 8 talukas in Maharashtra.
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Gondiya District Village Directory
The Gondiya district village directory covers 942 Census 2011 village records across 8 talukas in Maharashtra. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Gondiya district has 883 inhabited villages, 59 uninhabited village entries, 1,096,577 people and 243,840 households, with 463,234 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Arjuni Morgaon has the most village records; Arjuni is the largest listed village by population; Mhaisuli has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 883 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 810 villages, all-weather road is reported for 873 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records.
Gondiya district has 942 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 8 talukas in Maharashtra.
Local Admin Units8
Villages942
Population1,096,577
Households243,840
Area (ha)463,234.09
Talukas in Gondiya
The taluka-wise table compares 8 talukas in Gondiya district using Census 2011 village records. Arjuni Morgaon has 159 villages, about 17% of the district list. Gondiya has the largest listed village population at 258,574 people. Deori covers the largest recorded village area.
| Taluka | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amgaon | 04047 | 81 | 8.6% | 100% | 112,760 | 10% | 1,392 | 24,599 | 32,312.71 | 7% | 349 | Bangaon |
| Arjuni Morgaon | 04050 | 159 | 17% | 87% | 148,265 | 14% | 932 | 34,856 | 66,337.85 | 14% | 223.5 | Arjuni |
| Deori | 04051 | 134 | 14% | 93% | 99,939 | 9.1% | 746 | 21,676 | 103,000.51 | 22% | 97 | Purada |
| Gondiya | 04046 | 147 | 16% | 99% | 258,574 | 24% | 1,759 | 55,373 | 64,122.17 | 14% | 403.3 | Fulchur Tola |
| Goregaon | 04045 | 99 | 11% | 95% | 124,890 | 11% | 1,262 | 28,046 | 47,779.12 | 10% | 261.4 | Goregaon |
| Sadak-Arjuni | 04049 | 108 | 11% | 94% | 115,594 | 11% | 1,07 | 26,543 | 56,626.06 | 12% | 204.1 | Saundal |
| Salekasa | 04048 | 91 | 9.7% | 93% | 85,482 | 7.8% | 939 | 18,882 | 45,859.30 | 9.9% | 186.4 | Pipariya |
| Tirora | 04044 | 123 | 13% | 93% | 151,073 | 14% | 1,228 | 33,865 | 47,196.37 | 10% | 320.1 | Wadegaon |
Talukas with the most village records
Arjuni Morgaon, Gondiya and Deori are the talukas with the most village records in Gondiya district. Arjuni Morgaon ranks first with 159 villages, 148,265 people and 223.5 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and taluka comparison.
| Rank | Taluka | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arjuni Morgaon | 159 | 17% | 148,265 | 14% | 66,337.85 | 14% |
| 2 | Gondiya | 147 | 16% | 258,574 | 24% | 64,122.17 | 14% |
| 3 | Deori | 134 | 14% | 99,939 | 9.1% | 103,000.51 | 22% |
| 4 | Tirora | 123 | 13% | 151,073 | 14% | 47,196.37 | 10% |
| 5 | Sadak-Arjuni | 108 | 11% | 115,594 | 11% | 56,626.06 | 12% |
| 6 | Goregaon | 99 | 11% | 124,890 | 11% | 47,779.12 | 10% |
| 7 | Salekasa | 91 | 9.7% | 85,482 | 7.8% | 45,859.30 | 9.9% |
| 8 | Amgaon | 81 | 8.6% | 112,760 | 10% | 32,312.71 | 7% |
Largest Villages by Population
Arjuni is the highest-population village listed for Gondiya district, with 9,472 people and 2,258 households. That is 0.9% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.2. The nearest town is Desaiganj; 36.0 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arjuni | 9,472 | 0.9% | 2,258 | 4.2 | 496.65 | 1,907.2 | Desaiganj | 36.0 |
| 2 | Goregaon | 8,766 | 0.8% | 2,018 | 4.3 | 979.40 | 895 | Gondiya | 14.0 |
| 3 | Nawegaon Bondh | 8,662 | 0.8% | 2,065 | 4.2 | 2,876.73 | 301.1 | Gondiya | 65.0 |
| 4 | Saundal | 7,257 | 0.7% | 1,674 | 4.3 | 1,255.38 | 578.1 | Gondiya | 50.0 |
| 5 | Fulchur Tola | 5,990 | 0.5% | 1,281 | 4.7 | 289 | 2,072.7 | Gondiya | 1.0 |
| 6 | Sadakarjuni | 5,975 | 0.5% | 1,216 | 4.9 | 346.54 | 1,724.2 | Gondiya | 42.0 |
| 7 | Mahagaon | 5,496 | 0.5% | 1,308 | 4.2 | 1,391.53 | 395 | Desaiganj | 20.0 |
| 8 | Kamtha | 5,437 | 0.5% | 1,061 | 5.1 | 1,033.52 | 526.1 | Gondiya | 22.0 |
| 9 | Bangaon | 5,247 | 0.5% | 1,178 | 4.5 | 273 | 1,922 | Gondiya | 25.0 |
| 10 | Karanja | 5,048 | 0.5% | 1,130 | 4.5 | 768.98 | 656.5 | Gondiya | 6.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Mhaisuli has the largest recorded village area in Gondiya district at 5,167.85 hectares. It represents 1.1% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 18.8 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mhaisuli | 5,167.85 | 1.1% | 970 | 18.8 | 145 | 0.03 | Gondiya | 100.0 |
| 2 | Sukali | 3,192.11 | 0.7% | 611 | 19.1 | 149 | 0.05 | Gondiya | 106.0 |
| 3 | Nawegaon Bondh | 2,876.73 | 0.6% | 8,662 | 301.1 | 2,065 | 0.72 | Gondiya | 65.0 |
| 4 | Piparkhari | 2,858.07 | 0.6% | 603 | 21.1 | 125 | 0.04 | Gondiya | 88.0 |
| 5 | Purada | 2,843.96 | 0.6% | 2,794 | 98.2 | 625 | 0.22 | Gondiya | 55.0 |
| 6 | Kawalewada | 2,637.21 | 0.6% | 605 | 22.9 | 139 | 0.05 | Gondiya | 55.0 |
| 7 | Masulkasa | 2,569.36 | 0.6% | 583 | 22.7 | 139 | 0.05 | Gondiya | 73.0 |
| 8 | Palasgaon | 2,329 | 0.5% | 742 | 31.9 | 158 | 0.07 | Desaiganj | 65.0 |
| 9 | Malkazari | 2,323.73 | 0.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10 | Kopalgad | 2,146.33 | 0.5% | 984 | 45.8 | 195 | 0.09 | Gondiya | 60.0 |
Population Summary
Gondiya district's village records list 1,096,577 people in 243,840 households. The average household size is 4.5. The listed village population density is 236.7 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village1,164
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %94%
Population Density / sq km236.7
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population1,096,577
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Gondiya district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 8 CD blocks, 0 Gram Panchayats and 4 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Desaiganj, Gondiya and Rajnandgaon.
CD Blocks Reported8
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported4
CD blocks reported: Amgaon, Arjuni Morgaon, Deori, Gondiya, Goregaon, Sadak-Arjuni, Salekasa, Tirora.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Gondiya district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 883 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 810 villages (86% of district records), all-weather road in 873 villages (93% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 883 | 883 | — | 93.74 |
| Mobile Coverage | 810 | 883 | — | 85.99 |
| All-Weather Road | 873 | 883 | — | 92.68 |
| PDS Shop | 693 | 883 | — | 73.57 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 878 | 883 | — | 93.21 |
Median Nearest Town Distance31 km
Villages within 5 km25
Villages over 25 km521
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 25 | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Km | 70 | 7.9% |
| 10-25 Km | 267 | 30% |
| Over 25 Km | 521 | 59% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Gondiya villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 883 villages, with an average of 35.42 km and a median of 31 km. 25 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 521 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 883 | 35.42 | 115 | Ghogara | Gondiya |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Gondiya district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 22,606 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 5 | 4,710 | 3,768 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 2,708 | 1,816 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 2,826 | 2,648 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 7,064 | 2,780 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 1,766 | 1,683 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 883 | 693 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 2,649 | 2,634 |
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which taluka has the most village records in Gondiya district?
Arjuni Morgaon has the most village records in Gondiya district, with 159 entries. This is 17% of the district list, with 148,265 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Gondiya district?
Arjuni is the highest-population village shown for Gondiya district, with 9,472 people and 2,258 households. It accounts for 0.9% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Gondiya district?
Mhaisuli has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Gondiya district, at 5,167.85 hectares. It represents 1.1% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Gondiya district villages?
The population summary includes 1,096,577 people, 243,840 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.5 and population density is 236.7 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Gondiya district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 883 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 810 villages (86% of district records), all-weather road in 873 villages (93% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
How do I find a Census village code in Gondiya district?
Start from the taluka-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
How can I verify land records for villages in Gondiya district?
Use the official land-record portal for Maharashtra, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, taluka, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Gondiya district village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.