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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Vikhani village had a total population of 562 people, including 312 males and 250 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 801 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.82%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 75.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

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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