Zari - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Zari is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Murza serves as the Village Panchayat for Zari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zari is 537482. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.2 hectares and falls under the 441805 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Zari

According to the 2011 Census, Zari village had a total population of 242 people, including 124 males and 118 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.56%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 66.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Zari

Zari 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 Zari

Zari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lingti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Zari is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Zari is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zari

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

Health Facilities in Zari

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

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