Kanhalgaon - Mohadi, Bhandara

Kanhalgaon is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Kanhalgaon[sir] serves as the Village Panchayat for Kanhalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhalgaon is 536843. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.16 hectares and falls under the 441909 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kanhalgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tumsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanhalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhalgaon village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 622 males and 655 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.64%, with male literacy at 91.04% and female literacy at 80.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhalgaon

Kanhalgaon 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 Kanhalgaon

Kanhalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhandara Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Kanhalgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Kanhalgaon is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kanhalgaon

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

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