Lakhandur
Lakhandur is a Town and Tehsil in Bhandara District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Lakhandur Block (CD) is 04043. The total area of Lakhandur Tehsil is 425 km². Lakhandur has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lakhandur Tehsil
Lakhandur Tehsil has a total of 86 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Lakhandur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antargaon | Chicholi | Desaiganj (23 km) |
| 2 | Antergaon Kha | Chicholi | Desaiganj (25 km) |
| 3 | Asola | Asola | Desaiganj (20 km) |
| 4 | Athali | Athali | Desaiganj (21 km) |
| 5 | Awali | Vihirgaon | Desaiganj (8 km) |
| 6 | Barwha | Barwha | Desaiganj (29 km) |
| 7 | Belati | Belati | Pauni (20 km) |
| 8 | Bhagadi | Bhagadi | Desaiganj (24 km) |
| 9 | Borgaon | Manegaon | Desaiganj (25 km) |
| 10 | Bothali | Bothali | Desaiganj (27 km) |
| 11 | Chapral | Chaprad | Desaiganj (12 km) |
| 12 | Chichal | Chichal Ko | Desaiganj (29 km) |
| 13 | Chichgaon | Kanhalgaon | Desaiganj (25 km) |
| 14 | Chicholi | Chicholi | Desaiganj (25 km) |
| 15 | Chikna | Chikna | Desaiganj (30 km) |
| 16 | Dahegaon | Dahegaon | Desaiganj (28 km) |
| 17 | Dandegaon | Kocchi | Desaiganj (29 km) |
| 18 | Dharmapuri | Dharmapuri | Desaiganj (33 km) |
| 19 | Dholsar | Dholsar | Pauni (23 km) |
| 20 | Dighori | Dhighori | Desaiganj (40 km) |
| 21 | Doke Sarandi | Dokesrandi | Pauni (25 km) |
| 22 | Donad | Donad | Pauni (25 km) |
| 23 | Gawarala | Gawarala | Desaiganj (30 km) |
| 24 | Ghartoda | Khairi Zar | Pauni (27 km) |
| 25 | Ghodezari | Sonegaon | Pauni (30 km) |
| 26 | Gunjepar | Gunjepar | Pauni (22 km) |
| 27 | Hardoli | Hardoli | Pauni (36 km) |
| 28 | Indora | Soni | Desaiganj (8 km) |
| 29 | Irali Bk | Virali Bu | Pauni (17 km) |
| 30 | Irali Dambi | Virali\dambhi | Desaiganj (23 km) |
| 31 | Irali Kh | Virali Khurd | Pauni (23 km) |
| 32 | Itari | Itan | Pauni (24 km) |
| 33 | Jaitpur | Jaitpur | Desaiganj (30 km) |
| 34 | Kanhalgaon | Kanhalgaon | Desaiganj (18 km) |
| 35 | Karandala | Karandla | Pauni (21 km) |
| 36 | Keshori | Soni | Lakhandur |
| 37 | Keshori Kh | Soni | Lakhandur |
| 38 | Khairi | Khairi Zar | Pauni (29 km) |
| 39 | Khairna | Khairna | Pauni (23 km) |
| 40 | Kholmara | Kholmara | Desaiganj (33 km) |
| 41 | Kinhala | Lakhandur | Desaiganj (17 km) |
| 42 | Kinhi | Gunjepar | Pauni (25 km) |
| 43 | Kirmati | Kiramti | Pauni (19 km) |
| 44 | Kochchhi | Kocchi | Desaiganj (27 km) |
| 45 | Kodamedi | Chichal Ko | Lakhandur |
| 46 | Konda Mondhi | Chichal Ko | Desaiganj (29 km) |
| 47 | Kondhala | Belati | Pauni (27 km) |
| 48 | Kudegaon | Kudegaon | Desaiganj (25 km) |
| 49 | Lakhandur | Lakhandur | Desaiganj (17 km) |
| 50 | Madeghat | Madeghat | Desaiganj (20 km) |
| 51 | Malada | Murza | Desaiganj (42 km) |
| 52 | Manded | Mandhal | Desaiganj (22 km) |
| 53 | Mandhal | Manded | Pauni (38 km) |
| 54 | Manegaon | Manegaon | Desaiganj (25 km) |
| 55 | Masal | Masal | Pauni (24 km) |
| 56 | Mendha | Chaprad | Desaiganj (14 km) |
| 57 | Moharana | Moharna | Pauni (25 km) |
| 58 | Murmadi | Murmadi | Desaiganj (40 km) |
| 59 | Murza | Murza | Desaiganj (35 km) |
| 60 | Nanded | Nanded | Pauni (25 km) |
| 61 | Opara | Opara | Pauni (26 km) |
| 62 | Pachgaon | Pachgaon | Pauni (22 km) |
| 63 | Pahungaon | Pahungaon | Pauni (28 km) |
| 64 | Palependhari | Palependhari | Pauni (23 km) |
| 65 | Pardi | Pardi | Desaiganj (35 km) |
| 66 | Parsodi | Pauldawana | Pauni (28 km) |
| 67 | Pauldawana | Pauldawana | Pauni (23 km) |
| 68 | Pendhari | Pendhari | Bhandara (35 km) |
| 69 | Pimpalgaon | Pipalgaon Ko | Desaiganj (22 km) |
| 70 | Piparwani | Manegaon | Lakhandur |
| 71 | Puyar | Puyar | Desaiganj (22 km) |
| 72 | Rajani | Rajani | Pauni (22 km) |
| 73 | Rohani | Rohani | Pauni (21 km) |
| 74 | Sakara | Sakhara | Desaiganj (37 km) |
| 75 | Sarandi Bk | Sarandi Bu | Pauni (30 km) |
| 76 | Sawargaon | Manded | Desaiganj (20 km) |
| 77 | Silli | Chicholi | Lakhandur |
| 78 | Sonegaon | Sonegaon | Pauni (30 km) |
| 79 | Soni | Soni | Desaiganj (6 km) |
| 80 | Tai Bk | Tai Bu | Pauni (25 km) |
| 81 | Tai Kh | Pauldawana | Pauni (25 km) |
| 82 | Tawasi | Tawshi | Desaiganj (32 km) |
| 83 | Tembhari | Vihirgaon | Desaiganj (20 km) |
| 84 | Tirkhuri | Tirkhuri | Bhandara (35 km) |
| 85 | Vihirgaon | Vihirgaon | Desaiganj (18 km) |
| 86 | Zari | Murza | Desaiganj (37 km) |
Population of Lakhandur Tehsil
The population profile of Lakhandur Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Lakhandur Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,23,573 | 1,23,573 | N/A |
| Male Population | 62,024 | 62,024 | N/A |
| Female Population | 61,549 | 61,549 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,686 | 13,686 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,961 | 6,961 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,725 | 6,725 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 86,549 | 86,549 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 47,370 | 47,370 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 39,179 | 39,179 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 37,024 | 37,024 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,654 | 14,654 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,370 | 22,370 | N/A |
| Total Households | 29,316 | 29,316 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,23,573 people. Includes nearly 62,024 males and 61,549 females. Rural population is about 1,23,573 people.
- There are around 13,686 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,961 boys and 6,725 girls.
- Literate population is about 86,549 people. Non-literate population is around 37,024 people.
- There are nearly 29,316 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lakhandur Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 23,180 | 23,180 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 11,714 | 11,714 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 11,466 | 11,466 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 6,172 | 6,172 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,039 | 3,039 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,133 | 3,133 | N/A |
| Population Density | 291 / km² | 291 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lakhandur Tehsil is approximately 23,180 people, including 11,714 males and 11,466 females. Around 23,180 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lakhandur Tehsil is about 6,172 people, including 3,039 males and 3,133 females. Around 6,172 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 291 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 291 people per sq. km.