Yengaon - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Yengaon is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Munganer serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yengaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yengaon is 539005. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.61 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Yengaon

According to the 2011 Census, Yengaon village had a total population of 140 people, including 71 males and 69 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 76.79% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Yengaon

Yengaon 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 Yengaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Yengaon. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Yengaon is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Yengaon is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yengaon

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

Health Facilities in Yengaon

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

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