Gohanda - Athner, Betul

Gohanda is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Borpani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohanda is 485465. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.8 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gohanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Betul Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gohanda

According to the 2011 Census, Gohanda village had a total population of 645 people, including 355 males and 290 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 817 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.55%, with male literacy at 37.00% and female literacy at 27.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 617.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gohanda

Gohanda 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 Gohanda

Gohanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Gohanda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Gohanda is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohanda

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

Health Facilities in Gohanda

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

FAQs about Gohanda