Kanhadgaon - Tirodi, Balaghat

Kanhadgaon is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kanhadgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhadgaon is 497310. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.62 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kanhadgaon

As per Census 2011, Kanhadgaon village has a total population of 1,022 people, consisting of 516 males and 506 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 728 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 272 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanhadgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,022516506
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216160
Scheduled Castes (SC)733538
Scheduled Tribes (ST)272134138
Literate Population728409319
Illiterate Population294107187

Nearby Villages of Kanhadgaon

Kanhadgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmbejhariWest2.29 km
Deori BujurgSouth-East2.60 km
Chutkideori (hamesha)South2.76 km
Govindpur(hamesha)North-East3.15 km
BandarewaNorth3.76 km
MahkeparEast3.99 km
Nawegaon(antra)hameshaEast4.56 km
KosambaNorth-East4.69 km
Kisanpura (hamesha)East5.33 km
JatamaNorth-West5.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanhadgaon

Kanhadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahkepar Road, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Kanhadgaon is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kanhadgaon is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhadgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanhadgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kanhadgaon

Where is Kanhadgaon located?

Kanhadgaon village is located in Tirodi Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanhadgaon?

Kanhadgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanhadgaon?

The pincode of Kanhadgaon is 481449.

What is the population of Kanhadgaon?

Kanhadgaon has a total population of 1,022, including 516 males and 506 females.

How many households are there in Kanhadgaon?

There are 230 households in Kanhadgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Kanhadgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanhadgaon is 71.23%. Male literacy is 79.26% and female literacy is 63.04%.