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

As per Census 2011, Gohanda village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 355 males and 290 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 181 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 617 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population645355290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)895534
Scheduled Tribes (ST)617338279
Literate Population18111170
Illiterate Population464244220

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatraWest2.33 km
JunawaniSouth2.43 km
GhutigarhNorth-East2.43 km
BorpaniSouth-East2.63 km
SalarjunNorth-West2.78 km
BabaryaSouth-West3.42 km
SiwanpatEast3.44 km
Diwan CharsiNorth4.23 km
JasondiNorth-East4.70 km
MusakhediEast4.70 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Gohanda

Where is Gohanda located?

Gohanda village is located in Athner Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gohanda?

The Gram Panchayat of Gohanda is Borpani.

What is the pincode of Gohanda?

The pincode of Gohanda is 460110.

What is the population of Gohanda?

Gohanda has a total population of 645, including 355 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Gohanda?

There are 123 households in Gohanda.

What is the literacy rate in Gohanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gohanda is 28.06%. Male literacy is 31.27% and female literacy is 24.14%.