Borkanhar

Borkanhar is a village located in Amgaon tehsil of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Amgaon (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Gondiya. As per 2009 stats, Borkanhar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Borkanhar unique in its vibrant Amgaon-Gondiya region. You’ll see Borkanhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Borkanhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Borkanhar is 537959. The village spans a total geographical area of 632 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 441902. Gondiya is nearest town to Borkanhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Borkanhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Borkanhar

Population of Borkanhar

According to the 2011 Census, Borkanhar has a total population of about 2,296, with approximately 1,159 males and 1,137 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 180 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 340 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 243. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.09%, with male literacy at about 82.23% and female literacy near 67.81%. There are around 505 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Borkanhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Borkanhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Borkanhar. As per the 2011 stats, Borkanhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Borkanhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Borkanhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Borkanhar.

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