Kanhalgaon - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Kanhalgaon is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kanhalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhalgaon is 540749. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.96 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kanhalgaon 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 Kanhalgaon

As per Census 2011, Kanhalgaon village has a total population of 510 people, consisting of 254 males and 256 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 362 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhalgaon

Kanhalgaon 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 Kanhalgaon

Kanhalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bramhapuri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Kanhalgaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kanhalgaon is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kanhalgaon

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

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