Vikhani - Samudrapur, Wardha

Vikhani is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Wikhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vikhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vikhani is 534537. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.53 hectares and falls under the 442305 pincode. Sindi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Vikhani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Vikhani

As per Census 2011, Vikhani village has a total population of 562 people, consisting of 312 males and 250 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 801 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 430 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 220 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vikhani

Vikhani 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 Vikhani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Vikhani. The nearest railway station is Sindi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Vikhani

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

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