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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kingaon village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 442 males and 401 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 639 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kingaon are given below:

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:

FAQs about Kingaon