Khamona Village - Rajura, Chandrapur

Khamona is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Khamona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamona is 541778. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khamona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khamona

As per Census 2011, Khamona village has a total population of 789 people, consisting of 390 males and 399 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 789 390 399
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 107 48 59
Scheduled Castes (SC) 46 20 26
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 66 36 30
Literate Population 517 273 244
Illiterate Population 272 117 155

Nearby Villages of Khamona

Khamona 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Khairgaon (rithi)North-East1.81 km
AheriSouth2.06 km
BotgaonEast2.08 km
GoyegaonNorth2.14 km
ChandanwahiWest2.59 km
Ruyad RithSouth-East2.60 km
ArviNorth-East2.64 km
Wangi (rith)South-West2.94 km
MutharaNorth-West3.48 km
Antargaon Kh.North3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khamona

Khamona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Khamona is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Khamona is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khamona

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khamona 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 >10 km

FAQs about Khamona

Where is Khamona located?

Khamona village is located in Rajura Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamona?

Khamona is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khamona?

The pincode of Khamona is 442905.

What is the population of Khamona?

Khamona has a total population of 789, including 390 males and 399 females.

How many households are there in Khamona?

There are 188 households in Khamona.

What is the literacy rate in Khamona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamona is 65.53%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 61.15%.