Donad - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Donad is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Donad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donad is 537463. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.52 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Donad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Donad

According to the 2011 Census, Donad village had a total population of 1,189 people, including 587 males and 602 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.95%, with male literacy at 82.66% and female literacy at 71.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Donad

Donad 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 Donad

Donad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Donad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Donad is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donad

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

Health Facilities in Donad

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

FAQs about Donad