Panchagaon - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Panchagaon is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Pachagaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Panchagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchagaon is 540807. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.33 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Panchagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Panchagaon village had a total population of 454 people, including 221 males and 233 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 81.91% and female literacy at 58.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchagaon

Panchagaon 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 Panchagaon

Panchagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chicholi Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Panchagaon is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Panchagaon is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchagaon

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

Health Facilities in Panchagaon

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

FAQs about Panchagaon