Key Features of Gondumari Village

 Gondumari Village (often spelled Gondumri) is a village in Sakoli taluka of Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India — part of the Vidarbha region and an integral rural community in the area.

Gondumari (also spelled Gondumri) is a village in Sakoli taluka of Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India. It was historically the headquarters of the Gond-Umri zamindari estate, and is known for the production of soft matting made from sukhavasa grass by the local Gond community.

Key Features of Gondumari Village

Gondumari is noted for its cultural and historical significance, particularly its association with the Gond tribal community and the erstwhile zamindari system. The village contributes to the local economy through traditional handicrafts, especially grass matting, and maintains a rural agrarian character.

Population & Demographics

• As per the 2011 Census, Gondumari has a population of about 2,690 people living in around 628 households. Census 2011+1

• The sex ratio (females per 1000 males) is approximately 955, higher than the Maharashtra average.

The literacy rate is relatively high (around 83.5%). Census 2011

The village includes residents from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, contributing to its social diversity. 

Facilities & Connectivity

• Gondumari has basic village infrastructure, including amenities like a public bus service and even a railway station (Gond Umri) that connects it with regional rail routes in the area. Mapcarta+1

• Nearby villages include Nilaj, Palasgaon, Mahalgaon, and others, positioning Gondumari within a network of rural communities.

 Historical Note

Historical records (from older gazetteers) mention Gondumari as a settlement linked with local Gond communities and traditional mat making (sukhavasa grass products), as well as being connected with a former zamindari estate in the region.