Pandhara - Kinwat, Nanded

Pandhara is a village situated in the Kinwat tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kinwat and around 162 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Pandhara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandhara is 544266. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.44 hectares and falls under the 431804 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pandhara

According to the 2011 Census, Pandhara village had a total population of 547 people, including 286 males and 261 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.80%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 460.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandhara

Pandhara 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 Pandhara

Pandhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Pandhara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Pandhara is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandhara

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

Health Facilities in Pandhara

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

FAQs about Pandhara