Tanga - Mohadi, Bhandara

Tanga is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Tanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanga is 536828. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.28 hectares and falls under the 441909 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Tanga 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 Tanga

According to the 2011 Census, Tanga village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 553 males and 522 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.33%, with male literacy at 96.73% and female literacy at 85.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanga

Tanga 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 Tanga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tanga. The nearest railway station is Mitewani, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Tanga is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Tanga is about 40 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 Tanga

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

Health Facilities in Tanga

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

FAQs about Tanga