Madeghat - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Madeghat is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Madeghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madeghat is 537502. The village covers a total geographical area of 843.51 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Madeghat

According to the 2011 Census, Madeghat village had a total population of 2,362 people, including 1,175 males and 1,187 females, living in 592 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.96%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 66.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Madeghat

Madeghat 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 Madeghat

Madeghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Madeghat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Madeghat is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madeghat

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

Health Facilities in Madeghat

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

FAQs about Madeghat