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

According to the 2011 Census, Moharna village had a total population of 2,704 people, including 1,329 males and 1,375 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 83.80% and female literacy at 69.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 654, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Moharna