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Gandhari Village

Gandhari is an inhabited village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538235, the Census 2011 record lists 515 people in 136 households and the reported area is 472.07 hectares. The local references include Arjuni Morgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Gandhari is a village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538235 and 515 people in 136 households.
Village Code538235
Population515
Households136
Area472.07 hectares
Nearest TownDesaiganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Gandhari
Census Village Code
538235
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arjuni Morgaon
Sub-district Census Code
04050
CD Block
Arjuni Morgaon
Households
136
Population
515
Male Population
248
Female Population
267
Sex Ratio
1,076.61
Area
472.07 hectares
Area
4.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gandhari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 515 people, 472.07 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Gandhari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
CD BlockArjuni Morgaon
  • Gandhari falls under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538235.
  • The record lists 515 people living in 136 households.
  • The reported village area is 472.07 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density109.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share55.73%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gandhari in the official administrative record. Census village code 538235 and Arjuni Morgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04050
Village Census Code
538235
CD Block Code
0101
CD Block Name
Arjuni Morgaon

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Gandhari, about 50 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arjuni Morgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharashtra
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
472.07 hectares
Area
4.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 515 people in 136 households, with 248 male residents and 267 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 13.2% and ST share is 55.73% for Gandhari. Population density works out to about 109.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
136
Total Population
515
Male Population
248
Female Population
267
Sex Ratio
1,076.61
Average Household Size
3.79
SC Population
68
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
13.2
ST Population
287
ST Male Population
136
ST Female Population
151
ST Population Share
55.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gandhari list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gandhari include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
112 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gandhari include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gandhari include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gandhari is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gandhari show that net sown area is 143.7 hectares and irrigated land is 11.7 hectares (8.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
260.31 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.11
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
65.22 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.73 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
143.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
132 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.7
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gandhari village located?

Gandhari is in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Gandhari village in?

Gandhari village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Gandhari village in?

Gandhari village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Gandhari under?

Gandhari comes under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gandhari?

The Census village code of Gandhari is 538235.

What is the population of Gandhari village?

The village record lists 515 people and 136 households for Gandhari.

How many households are in Gandhari village?

The village record lists 136 households for Gandhari.

What is the male and female population of Gandhari?

The record lists 248 male residents and 267 female residents for Gandhari.

What is the sex ratio of Gandhari village?

The sex ratio of Gandhari is 1,076.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gandhari village?

The reported geographical area of Gandhari is 472.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Gandhari village?

The approximate population density of Gandhari is 109.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gandhari?

The nearest town listed for Gandhari is Desaiganj, about 50 km away.

How far is Gandhari from the district headquarters?

Gandhari is about 85 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gandhari from the sub-district headquarters?

Gandhari is about 22 km from Arjuni Morgaon, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gandhari?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gandhari.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gandhari?

For Gandhari, net sown area is 143.7 hectares and irrigated land is 11.7 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gandhari.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gandhari.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.