Mohija - Kandhar, Nanded

Mohija is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Mohija village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohija is 545426. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.94 hectares and falls under the 431742 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Mohija

According to the 2011 Census, Mohija village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 766 males and 730 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.49%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 55.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohija

Mohija 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 Mohija

Public transport in the Mohija is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Mohija is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Mohija is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohija

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

Health Facilities in Mohija

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

FAQs about Mohija