Kholmara - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Kholmara is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Kholmara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kholmara is 537467. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.14 hectares and falls under the 441805 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kholmara

As per Census 2011, Kholmara village has a total population of 860 people, consisting of 437 males and 423 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 601 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kholmara

Kholmara 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 Kholmara

Kholmara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kholmara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Kholmara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kholmara

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

Health Facilities in Kholmara

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

FAQs about Kholmara