Kinhala - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Kinhala is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kinhala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinhala is 538499. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.8 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kinhala

According to the 2011 Census, Kinhala village had a total population of 1,843 people, including 923 males and 920 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.47%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 66.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinhala

Kinhala 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 Kinhala

Kinhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kinhala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kinhala is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinhala

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

Health Facilities in Kinhala

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

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