Kahali - Salekasa, Gondia

Kahali is a village situated in the Salekasa tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Salekasa and around 39 km from Gondiya. Kahali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahali is 538007. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.05 hectares and falls under the 441916 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Kahali

According to the 2011 Census, Kahali village had a total population of 2,144 people, including 1,045 males and 1,099 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.03%, with male literacy at 85.67% and female literacy at 69.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahali

Kahali 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 Kahali

Kahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Kahali is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahali

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

Health Facilities in Kahali

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

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