Panjara - Tumsar, Bhandara

Panjara is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Panjara (rengepar) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panjara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjara is 536770. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.45 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Panjara

According to the 2011 Census, Panjara village had a total population of 352 people, including 179 males and 173 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.59%, with male literacy at 94.34% and female literacy at 88.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Panjara

Panjara 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 Panjara

Panjara 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 Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Panjara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Panjara is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panjara

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

Health Facilities in Panjara

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

FAQs about Panjara