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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhalgaon village had a total population of 510 people, including 254 males and 256 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.98%, with male literacy at 88.84% and female literacy at 73.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

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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