Kanhalgaon Village Overview
Kanhalgaon is a village in Chamorshi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It lies about 21 km from Chamorshi tehsil headquarters and around 54 km from Gadchiroli district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Waigaon is the Gram Panchayat for Kanhalgaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kanhalgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhalgaon is 539322. The village covers a geographical area of 58.7 hectares. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.
Location Map of Kanhalgaon
Population & Demographics of Kanhalgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Kanhalgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 555 | 288 | 267 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 56 | 25 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 517 | 269 | 248 |
| Literate Population | 374 | 213 | 161 |
| Illiterate Population | 181 | 75 | 106 |
Key population details of Kanhalgaon village are given below:
- Kanhalgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 555, including approximately 288 males and 267 females, with a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 517 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kanhalgaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.39%.
- There are around 99 households in Kanhalgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kanhalgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Kanhalgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanhalgaon
The following villages are located close to Kanhalgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanhalgaon
- Where is Kanhalgaon located?
- Kanhalgaon village is located in Chamorshi Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanhalgaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kanhalgaon is Waigaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Kanhalgaon?
- Kanhalgaon has a total population of 555, including 288 males and 267 females.
- How many households are there in Kanhalgaon?
- There are 99 households in Kanhalgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanhalgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanhalgaon is 67.39%. Male literacy is 73.96% and female literacy is 60.30%.