Kingaon - Hinganghat, Wardha

Kingaon is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Kingaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kingaon is 534429. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.66 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kingaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kingaon village had a total population of 843 people, including 442 males and 401 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.30%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 75.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Kingaon

Kingaon 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 Kingaon

Kingaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wagholi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Kingaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Kingaon is about 39 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 Kingaon

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

Health Facilities in Kingaon

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

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