Vihirgaon - Mohadi, Bhandara

Vihirgaon is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Vihirgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihirgaon is 536829. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.77 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Vihirgaon 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 Vihirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vihirgaon village had a total population of 887 people, including 474 males and 413 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.57%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 79.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Vihirgaon

Vihirgaon 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 Vihirgaon

Vihirgaon 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 Tumsar Town, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Vihirgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Vihirgaon is about 35 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 Vihirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Vihirgaon

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

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