Moharna - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Moharna is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Moharna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moharna is 537465. The village covers a total geographical area of 710.6 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Moharna

As per Census 2011, Moharna village has a total population of 2,704 people, consisting of 1,329 males and 1,375 females. The village has 640 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,850 literate and 854 illiterate residents. Additionally, 654 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7041,3291,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)288125163
Scheduled Castes (SC)654324330
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211110
Literate Population1,8501,009841
Illiterate Population854320534

Nearby Villages of Moharna

Moharna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhairnaNorth-West1.39 km
GawaralaSouth-East1.91 km
Belgaon JaniWest2.35 km
TapalSouth-West2.69 km
DonadNorth-West2.89 km
RohaniNorth2.93 km
DighoriSouth3.63 km
KudegaonNorth-East3.69 km
KirmatiNorth3.97 km
DeulgaonWest4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moharna

Moharna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Moharna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Moharna is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moharna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Moharna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Moharna

Where is Moharna located?

Moharna village is located in Lakhandur Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Moharna?

Moharna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Moharna?

The pincode of Moharna is 441803.

What is the population of Moharna?

Moharna has a total population of 2,704, including 1,329 males and 1,375 females.

How many households are there in Moharna?

There are 640 households in Moharna.

What is the literacy rate in Moharna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moharna is 68.42%. Male literacy is 75.92% and female literacy is 61.16%.