Kachangaon - Hinganghat, Wardha

Kachangaon is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Kanchangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachangaon is 534400. The village covers a total geographical area of 1317.17 hectares and falls under the 442307 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kachangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kachangaon village had a total population of 1,533 people, including 791 males and 742 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.74%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 77.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachangaon

Kachangaon 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 Kachangaon

Kachangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wagholi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Kachangaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Kachangaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachangaon

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

Health Facilities in Kachangaon

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

FAQs about Kachangaon