Nanhori - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Nanhori is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Nanhori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanhori is 540733. The village covers a total geographical area of 661 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Nanhori 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 Nanhori

As per Census 2011, Nanhori village has a total population of 2,978 people, consisting of 1,493 males and 1,485 females. The village has 744 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,019 literate and 959 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9781,4931,485
Child Population (0–6 yrs)310169141
Scheduled Castes (SC)410200210
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371522
Literate Population2,0191,116903
Illiterate Population959377582

Nearby Villages of Nanhori

Nanhori 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)
DighoriNorth-West1.75 km
ChandaliSouth2.24 km
KaletaSouth-West2.39 km
KanhalgaonSouth-East2.51 km
KahaliSouth2.68 km
Nandgaon JaniEast2.78 km
KhandalaSouth-East3.35 km
Torgaon Kh.West3.67 km
UchaliSouth-West3.71 km
TapalNorth-West3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nanhori

Nanhori 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 74.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Nanhori is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Nanhori is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanhori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nanhori

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

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

FAQs about Nanhori

Where is Nanhori located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nanhori?

Nanhori is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nanhori?

The pincode of Nanhori is 441206.

What is the population of Nanhori?

Nanhori has a total population of 2,978, including 1,493 males and 1,485 females.

How many households are there in Nanhori?

There are 744 households in Nanhori.

What is the literacy rate in Nanhori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nanhori is 67.80%. Male literacy is 74.75% and female literacy is 60.81%.