Mohagaon - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Mohagaon is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Sonsari serves as the Village Panchayat for Mohagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohagaon is 538705. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.95 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Mohagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mohagaon village had a total population of 737 people, including 375 males and 362 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 70.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 723.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohagaon

Mohagaon 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 Mohagaon

Mohagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Mohagaon is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Mohagaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohagaon

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

Health Facilities in Mohagaon

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

FAQs about Mohagaon