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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kholmara village had a total population of 860 people, including 437 males and 423 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.10%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 77.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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