Hingana - Tumsar, Bhandara

Hingana is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Hingna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hingana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hingana is 536754. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.01 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Hingana

According to the 2011 Census, Hingana village had a total population of 1,252 people, including 646 males and 606 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.61%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 79.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Hingana

Hingana 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 Hingana

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Hingana. The nearest railway station is Wadoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Hingana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Hingana 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 Hingana

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

Health Facilities in Hingana

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

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