Kahali - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Kahali is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kahali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahali is 540751. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.46 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kahali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chimur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kahali

According to the 2011 Census, Kahali village had a total population of 1,186 people, including 601 males and 585 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.65%, with male literacy at 90.31% and female literacy at 74.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,186601585
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1145460
Scheduled Castes (SC)541269272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population886494392
Illiterate Population300107193

Nearby Villages of Kahali

Kahali 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)
KhandalaEast1.02 km
ChandaliWest1.23 km
KanhalgaonNorth-East1.42 km
KhedmaktaSouth-West2.20 km
KaletaWest2.43 km
NanhoriNorth2.68 km
Marar MendhaWest2.86 km
Nandgaon JaniNorth-East3.05 km
MayarSouth-West3.81 km
UchaliWest3.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kahali

Kahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bramhapuri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Kahali is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kahali is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kahali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kahali

Where is Kahali located?

Kahali village is located in Brahmapuri Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kahali?

Kahali is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kahali?

The pincode of Kahali is 441206.

What is the population of Kahali?

Kahali had a total population of 1,186, including 601 males and 585 females.

How many households are there in Kahali?

Kahali had 292 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kahali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kahali was 82.65%. Male literacy was 90.31% and female literacy was 74.67%.