Kanhegaon - Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar

Kanhegaon is a village situated in the Kopargaon tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Kopargaon and around 117 km from Ahmadnagar. Kanhegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhegaon is 557540. The village covers a total geographical area of 901 hectares and falls under the 413708 pincode. Kopargaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanhegaon

As per Census 2011, Kanhegaon village has a total population of 2,360 people, consisting of 1,213 males and 1,147 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,668 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 455 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhegaon

Kanhegaon 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 Kanhegaon

Kanhegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sanvatsar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kopargaon to Kanhegaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Kanhegaon is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhegaon

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

Health Facilities in Kanhegaon

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

FAQs about Kanhegaon