Kinhal - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Kinhal is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Gangapur and around 32 km from Aurangabad. Kinhal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinhal is 549182. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.93 hectares and falls under the 431115 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kinhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kinhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kinhal village had a total population of 830 people, including 445 males and 385 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population830445385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)845034
Scheduled Castes (SC)1487771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945
Literate Population538326212
Illiterate Population292119173

Nearby Villages of Kinhal

Kinhal 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)
DerhalWest2.02 km
PimpalgaonEast2.26 km
RaipurSouth-East2.70 km
DeopudiNorth-East2.71 km
VitkhedaNorth3.03 km
PadalsaSouth-West3.53 km
MaliwadgaonWest4.69 km
ChambharwadiNorth4.97 km
KasabkhedaEast5.05 km
PachapirwadiSouth-East5.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kinhal

Kinhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Potul, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Kinhal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kinhal is about 32 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 Kinhal

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

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

Health Facilities in Kinhal

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

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

FAQs about Kinhal

Where is Kinhal located?

Kinhal village is located in Gangapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kinhal?

Kinhal is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kinhal?

The pincode of Kinhal is 431115.

What is the population of Kinhal?

Kinhal had a total population of 830, including 445 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Kinhal?

Kinhal had 174 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kinhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kinhal was 72.12%. Male literacy was 82.53% and female literacy was 60.40%.