Borgaon - Tumsar, Bhandara

Borgaon is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Borgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borgaon is 536717. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.18 hectares and falls under the 441905 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Borgaon

As per Census 2011, Borgaon village has a total population of 798 people, consisting of 404 males and 394 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 620 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Borgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population798404394
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713734
Scheduled Castes (SC)1085652
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552728
Literate Population620336284
Illiterate Population17868110

Nearby Villages of Borgaon

Borgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SihoraSouth-East1.56 km
MangaliNorth-East1.74 km
SonegaonNorth-West2.29 km
DhanegaonSouth-West2.49 km
MuraliNorth-West2.53 km
MachchheraSouth2.60 km
SindpuriEast2.90 km
RuperaSouth-West2.96 km
Mohadi KhapaNorth-East3.35 km
SilegaonSouth-East4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borgaon

Borgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Borgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Borgaon is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Borgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Borgaon

Where is Borgaon located?

Borgaon village is located in Tumsar Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Borgaon?

Borgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Borgaon?

The pincode of Borgaon is 441905.

What is the population of Borgaon?

Borgaon has a total population of 798, including 404 males and 394 females.

How many households are there in Borgaon?

There are 189 households in Borgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Borgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borgaon is 77.69%. Male literacy is 83.17% and female literacy is 72.08%.