Kargaon - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Kargaon is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Kargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kargaon is 536560. The village covers a total geographical area of 1036.9 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kargaon

As per Census 2011, Kargaon village has a total population of 1,868 people, consisting of 955 males and 913 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,348 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kargaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kargaon

Kargaon 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 Kargaon

Kargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Kargaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Kargaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kargaon

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

Health Facilities in Kargaon

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

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