Karhandala - Umred, Nagpur

Karhandala is a village situated in the Umred tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umred and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Navegaonsadhu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhandala is 536211. The village covers a total geographical area of 977.65 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Karhandala 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 Karhandala

According to the 2011 Census, Karhandala village had a total population of 641 people, including 321 males and 320 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.11%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhandala

Karhandala 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 Karhandala

Karhandala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Karhandala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Karhandala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhandala

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

Health Facilities in Karhandala

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

FAQs about Karhandala